Senior Automation Tester

Pyramid is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in the enhancement of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This position will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and reliability of our web-based ATS, which is being transformed from a manual, email and SharePoint-based process to a highly automated, user-friendly Salesforce platform.

Lead and/or participate independently in various software testing methodologies, including front-end functional testing, JAVA API backend testing, system integration testing, E2E regression testing, performance testing, and load testing.

• Design, write, and revise automated test plans and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage and adherence to quality standards.

• Execute automated test cases/test scripts to validate results for accuracy, reliability, and conformance to established standards.

• Identify, record, and track defects, working closely with development teams for resolution.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation design and product evaluation processes to achieve efficient and economical software quality.

• Analyze system requirements and convert them into detailed test cases (positive, negative, exceptions, etc.).

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of automated testing within the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.

• Provide support for application defects and runtime issues, ensuring timely acknowledgment and resolution according to priority schedules.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of training documentation as required.

• Adhere to all DoD and NCIS directives, instructions, and procedures regarding information security, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

• Ensure all automated testing efforts align with the security controls and overlays required for the Navy RMF IL4 ATO.

• Active Secret Clearance and US Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

• 5 or more years of experience in development and/or testing functional programs and applications in a related field.

• Demonstrated experience with at least one front-end automated test tool (e.g., Protractor, Selenium, TestStack.White, Mocha) and one back-end automation test tool (e.g., TestNG, SOAPUI, Groovy, Cucumber, POSTMAN).

• Experience working in fast-paced automation testing projects, preferably within a federal client domain.

• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and techniques, preferably Agile SCRUM.

• Ability to create automation test cases and manage defects effectively.

• Experience with Test Management tools such as Xray, JIRA, Confluence, HP ALM, and/or Quality Center.

Technical Skills:

• Strong JAVA coding and scripting language preferred.

• Ability to use various testing tools efficiently.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ability to analyze requirements and convert them into detailed test cases.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Creative and independent problem solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work well within an Agile development environment.