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Marathon TS

Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Marathon TS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


MarathonTS is seeking a

Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer

to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. We are seeking a skilled QA Test Engineer to p erform formal software testing activities for complex software applications. Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plans; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts. Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.

Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Job Description Performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications. Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plans; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts. Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.

Qualifications Responsibilities will include But Not Limited to the Following: • Participate in requirements gathering sessions • Create Manual and Automation Test plans for Application Testing • Create Manual Test cases for SIT/CAT testing, and Automation Test scripts for SIT/CAT testing including the identification, collection and/or creation of Test data • Execute frontend, and backend tests • Develop, update and maintain quality testing standards and procedures • Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environment(s) • Facilitate and/or participate in structured walk-throughs, and peer reviews • Lead/participate in the coordination, and execution of release testing • Mentor other testers on methodology framework testing processes, and application knowledge as appropriate • Determine and meet time estimates, and schedules for testing efforts • Proven ability to work independently, and as a team member

Required Skills: • Strong understanding of the full lifecycle (SDLC) with Agile/Scrum experience • A strong understanding of Web-based applications • Strong understanding of different types of Manual and Automated Testing methodologies (unit, system integration, regression, compatibility & performance etc.) and an ability to plan/execute accordingly • Extensive experience supporting Customer in CAT/UAT • Experience using Java/Ruby Automation Frameworks, including framework development • Experience with Build Processes using Jenkins or Cloud Management • Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to translate between business and technical concepts) • Experience with RESTful web services, creating/executing API testing in SOAPUI and/or Postman • 10+ years' extensive experience developing automation tests in Selenium (TestNG) • 6+ years' experience developing automated tests with Selenium / SOAPUI • 5+ years' experience with Cucumber BDD Framework • 5+ years' experience working with a Relational Database • 4+ years' experience writing intermediate level SQL queries • 5+ years' experience working with Java development/principles • 5+ years' experience working with defect tracking tools such as ALM/JIRA/Bugzilla • Experience working with XML • Proven ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical • Proven ability to identify, define, and document business requirements (functional and system) • Proven ability to participate in requirements analysis, validation and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable • Proven ability to track, and fully document changes to business requirements (both functional and system) • Proven ability to clearly communicate requirements to other development team members • Manage changes to requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Preferred Skills: • Strong DevOps skills (not mandatory) • Ability to be flexible, and think analytically in a problem-solving environment • Ability to solve problems to complex business processes • Proven ability to develop, and maintain system documentation • Ability to work independently with minimal direction

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Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").