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ECS is seeking a Lead Automation Test Engineer to work in our Quantico, VA office.
Are you ready to play a crucial role in supporting cutting-edge technology for federal law enforcement and scientific organizations ? ECS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Automation Software Tester to provide IT services and support for hardware, IT systems, applications, and operational technologies that support mission critical operations in support of our DOJ FBI Client. The scope of this program is to enhance enterprise IT services and solutions to this FBI component to provide best-in-class end-user support and drive improvements in the operations, management, maintenance and integration of services across multiple networks, systems, and applications to enable and enhance mission operations for law enforcement capabilities.
In this role, you will be working at the intersection of traditional IT and specialized scientific and operational technology systems to ensure functionality, performance, availability , responsiveness of supported IT systems and services. The Lead Automation Test Enginee r is responsible f or leading and conducting test activities, leading the transition from a manual testing focus t o one of automated testing. This position requires an exceptional candidate with advanced quality assurance and software testing experience. We use an Agile Scru m methodolo g y and foc us on collaboration with our customers. This is an amazing opportunity to transition a team to a more technically advanced automated testing solution.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with software testing best practices and defect management processes and proven experience in delivering realistic estimates, in scope, and quality products.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
ECS is seeking a Lead Automation Test Engineer to work in our Quantico, VA office.
Are you ready to play a crucial role in supporting cutting-edge technology for federal law enforcement and scientific organizations ? ECS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Automation Software Tester to provide IT services and support for hardware, IT systems, applications, and operational technologies that support mission critical operations in support of our DOJ FBI Client. The scope of this program is to enhance enterprise IT services and solutions to this FBI component to provide best-in-class end-user support and drive improvements in the operations, management, maintenance and integration of services across multiple networks, systems, and applications to enable and enhance mission operations for law enforcement capabilities.
In this role, you will be working at the intersection of traditional IT and specialized scientific and operational technology systems to ensure functionality, performance, availability , responsiveness of supported IT systems and services. The Lead Automation Test Enginee r is responsible f or leading and conducting test activities, leading the transition from a manual testing focus t o one of automated testing. This position requires an exceptional candidate with advanced quality assurance and software testing experience. We use an Agile Scru m methodolo g y and foc us on collaboration with our customers. This is an amazing opportunity to transition a team to a more technically advanced automated testing solution.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with software testing best practices and defect management processes and proven experience in delivering realistic estimates, in scope, and quality products.
- Lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks.
- Create, maintain , and execute automated test scripts.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and technical teams to identify automation needs.
- Review and analyze test automation results to ensure software quality.
- Mentor and train junior test engineer s on automation best practices.
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor and improve the efficiency of test automation processes.
- Perform testing activities to ensure proper tracking and completion each Sprint and overall release
- Write and revise t est-related management plans and formal t est Procedures
- Perform functional , exploratory, system, regression and performance testing.
- ship with active Top Secret clearance.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience, or equivalent certifications demonstrating ability to perform at this level.
- Proven experience in software test automation.
- Leadership experience in a testing or QA role.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles.
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities.
- Excellent understanding and experience of t est a utomation f rameworks, r egression, s ystem, f unctional and p erformance t esting.
- Exceptional collaborative communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with Agile Development / Scrum framework
- Understanding of t est- d riven d evelopment and/or b ehavior d riven d evelopment
- Familiarity with Jira
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
