Test Automation Engineer

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Location
Colorado Springs, United States
Discipline
IT
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Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.
Position Overview
Our client is a leader in developing cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other government agencies, with a focus on space operations. We're looking for an experienced
Test Automation Engineer to join a growing Agile team. In this role, you will help develop mission-critical applications for space tracking and surveillance by working with software engineers and space analysts to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and stability of the software.
Responsibilities & Essential Duties
Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for a range of astrodynamics capabilities, data products, and reporting tools.
Develop test plans and procedures to ensure software meets all agreed-upon expectations, providing adequate test coverage for unit, automated, and functional tests.
Coordinate with engineers and subject matter experts in astrodynamics to identify and resolve issues.
Assist in drafting associated test artifacts and supporting government test events.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Skills)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and at least 3 years of experience in software engineering and/or product testing. Relevant experience, training, and/or certifications may be accepted in place of a degree.
Experience:
Experience with scripting languages (e.g.,
Python, Bash).Experience working with testing frameworks like
Robot Framework, Postman, or Junit.Experience with build automation tools such as
GitLab, Jenkins, or TeamCity.Ability to apply a variety of tools and techniques to verify complex business processes through manual, automated, and semi-automated test cases.
Skills:
An understanding of the different types and categories of software testing.
The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic who thrives in a fast-paced Agile environment.
The ability to obtain a security clearance.
Desired Skills: Experience automating regression tests, and familiarity with Java, web services, microservices, and space domain applications.
Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.