Automated Test Engineer

Job description

**Job Description**

**Automated Test Framework Software Engineer**

**Job Summary:**

The **Automated Test Framework Software Engineer** will support the framework of automated tests on multiple environments for a large complex enterprise system.

Our agile development teams follow the Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) pattern, where developers are responsible for implementing robust testing leveraging DevOps automation and, where appropriate, the use of test automation commercial tools.

Activities supporting this framework include developing, improving and maintaining the BDD framework.

**Responsibilities Include:**
The Software Engineer will be responsible for DevOps-related activities both individually and as a member of an Agile team.

She/he will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites and frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications; troubleshooting and debugging automated tests to identify root causes of failures and ensure test reliability; working closely and collaborating with development teams to identify testable requirements; implementing automated testing solutions and ensuring that the software is testable; writing and executing automated test scripts using various testing tools and frameworks; maintaining clear and concise documentation; tracking issues; managing VMs; and using CI/CD tools and basic system admin experience.

The selected individual will actively participate in daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and other related team activities.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ **Must have demonstrated experience with Java, including development of unit tests.**
+ Must have experience working with Spring libraries, development IDEs (Integrated Development Environments), and working with CI/CD frameworks.
+ Must have experience with software source control and configuration management tools.
+ Must have experience working in Windows and/or Linux operating systems and experience working in a virtualized environment (managing VMs).
+ If not located at the MD location, some short-duration travel may be required to support quarterly PI Planning sessions in MD.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ At least 8 years of relevant experience.
+ Experience working with integration test franework.
+ Basic Windows administration experience (i.e. Windows Registry Editor, Services, Task Scheduler, etc.).
+ Experience with task automation such as PowerShell.
+ Experience with knowledge management systems.
+ Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
+ Experience with the Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, SAFe Agilest Certification, or experience as a member of an Agile team.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

**Automated Test Framework Software Engineer**

**Job Summary:**

The **Automated Test Framework Software Engineer** will support the framework of automated tests on multiple environments for a large complex enterprise system.

Our agile development teams follow the Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) pattern, where developers are responsible for implementing robust testing leveraging DevOps automation and, where appropriate, the use of test automation commercial tools.

Activities supporting this framework include developing, improving and maintaining the BDD framework.

**Responsibilities Include:**
The Software Engineer will be responsible for DevOps-related activities both individually and as a member of an Agile team.

She/he will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites and frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications; troubleshooting and debugging automated tests to identify root causes of failures and ensure test reliability; working closely and collaborating with development teams to identify testable requirements; implementing automated testing solutions and ensuring that the software is testable; writing and executing automated test scripts using various testing tools and frameworks; maintaining clear and concise documentation; tracking issues; managing VMs; and using CI/CD tools and basic system admin experience.

The selected individual will actively participate in daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and other related team activities.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ **Must have demonstrated experience with Java, including development of unit tests.**
+ Must have experience working with Spring libraries, development IDEs (Integrated Development Environments), and working with CI/CD frameworks.
+ Must have experience with software source control and configuration management tools.
+ Must have experience working in Windows and/or Linux operating systems and experience working in a virtualized environment (managing VMs).
+ If not located at the MD location, some short-duration travel may be required to support quarterly PI Planning sessions in MD.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ At least 8 years of relevant experience.
+ Experience working with integration test franework.
+ Basic Windows administration experience (i.e. Windows Registry Editor, Services, Task Scheduler, etc.).
+ Experience with task automation such as PowerShell.
+ Experience with knowledge management systems.
+ Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
+ Experience with the Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, SAFe Agilest Certification, or experience as a member of an Agile team.

**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures.

However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.

We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**Automated Test Engineer**

**114876BR**

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