Job Title: Sr. Automation Architect
Location: Woodlawn, MD - Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Experience: 12+ years
Work mode: 5 days onsite
Type: Contract W2
Interview process will be a MS Teams Interview followed by a mandatory in-person interview
Selected candidate must be local and willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.
Strong knowledge of automation testing, Java, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, Selenium, REST API, Parasoft, Agility
Position Description:
- Architect, design, code, and implement next-generation technical solutions using software engineering best practices in the latest technologies.
- Provide technical support and guidance for the development and maintenance of automation artifacts including the automation framework, grid, and automation scripts.
- Mentor and train team members on automation and provide them information necessary to adopt quickly to the project requirements.
- Work closely with the integration team to facilitate automation runs in the Integration environment.
- Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: automation test framework development, development of automation tests using core Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin, execution of automation test suites and documentation of defects.
- All other duties as assigned or directed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong experience developing Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites.
- Experience in setting up and maintaining Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross platform testing.
- Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a customized test automation framework.
- Experience in configuring and execution of automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline and/or Selenium Grid.
- Experience developing automation test scripts to test Web Services using customized automation frameworks and tools such as Parasoft, Rest Assured and SOAP UI
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle) and experience with SQL for querying data to verify test results.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban Agile development processes, terminology and ceremonies (e.g., scrums, backlog grooming, retrospectives, demonstrations).
- Experience acting as a Scrum Master on an Agile software development projects
Required Skills:
Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
Master's and 5+ years of experience, Bachelor's and 7+ years of experience or 13+ years in lieu of a degree
- In-depth knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) approaches to automation testing.
- Extensive, practical experience in software development using Java (preferred), JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python
- Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a customized test automation framework.
- Experience developing Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites.
- Experience creating and executing manual test scripts and documenting test results/defects.
- Experience utilizing Parasoft for functional and API testing, and environment virtualization.
- Experience with other automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress, UiPath
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle) and experience with SQL for querying data to verify test results.
- Experience in setting up and maintaining Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross platform testing.
- Experience developing automation test scripts to test REST APIs using REST Assured or any Java-based libraries.
- Experience with Web Services Technologies (e.g., REST, SOAP, XML, JSON) and testing Web Services
- Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban Agile development process and ceremonies (scrums, backlog grooming, retrospectives, demonstrations).
Desired Skills:
- Experience in configuring and execution of automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline or Selenium Grid.
- Experience with source code versioning and Pull Requests with Git and Stash.
- including Git/Stash version control, VersionOne (Agility), Confluence, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
- Experience with environments utilizing Cloud/Virtualization technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Docker.
- Exposure to AI-assisted test automation development.
- Experience building self-healing automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of synthetic data generation methods with/without using AI.
- Experience configuring and executing automation tests in containers.
About Next Gen Software Solutions:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.