
Sr Automation Production Support Tester
Jobs via Dice • Reston, Virginia, United States
Salary: USD 75–78 per hour
Role & seniority: Sr Automation Production Support Tester (Senior/lead-level QA)
Stack/tools: SDLC/QA governance; test automation design; Selenium, Cucumber, BDD; Java/TypeScript/JavaScript/SQL; relational DBs (MS SQL Server, DB2, Big Data); T-SQL; multi-OS (Windows/Linux/UNIX); framework environments; production support.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Conduct shakeout/automation testing for user-facing applications; run daily shakeouts and provide production support to keep apps up.
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Prepare applications for production, collaborate with development/testing teams on lightweight developments, fine-tune tests for SLR regions, and integrate critical test cases into the framework.
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Monitor, assess, report QA/QC findings, track issues to closure, and drive quality assurance/process-improvement activities and governance (Quality Gates/Checkpoints).
Must-have skills
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5+ years SDLC experience focused on process improvements, audits, quality controls, and QA/QC activities
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Bachelor’s in CS or related field (or +4 years relevant experience in lieu)
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Strong automation/Test-Framework design, OO design, and programming (Java/TypeScript/JavaScript/SQL)
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Proficiency with Selenium, Cucumber, BDD; web services automation; RDBMS with T-SQL; multi-environment/OS experience; production support
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Experience with Agile/Spiral/Waterfall and QA/process-improvement initiatives; ability to manage small/medium projects
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Nice-to-haves: Java automatio
Full Description
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, System One, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!
Job Title: Sr Automation Production Support Tester
Location: Reston, VA (hybrid - onsite monthly)
Type: 6 month contract is possibility of extension
Compensation: $75/HR - $78/HR depending on expeirence
Shifts: Day shift with monthly on-call rotation that can include nights and weekends
Purpose
The Software Quality Assurance Team monitors programs/projects in the organization to ensure the practices, polices, processes and regulations are adhered, review current policies, standards, plans, processes, and procedures and conduct assessments at the program/project level, report finding and track to closure. The team will provide recommendations for standards, procedures, processes and guidelines for implementing program/project Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) activities, from project initiation through delivery. In addition the Software QA Team will report non-compliance issues and opportunities for improvement and track to closure and audit processes to determine maturity, reusability, uniformity, and repeatability.
Experience
5 years Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from initiation to completion with focus on process improvements, assessments, audits and quality controls Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field (In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with test automation framework architectural design and development. Experience with Object Oriented Design, and extensive use of programing languages ( Java, Type Script, JavaScript, SQL etc.) Strong experience with Selenium, Cucumber and BDD Framework Experience in Webservices test automation using both open source and commercial tools Experience with relational database management systems (e.g. MS SQL Server, DB2, Big Data) Proven proficiency with T-SQL Proven experience to create, maintain and run complex database queries. Experience in multiple environments and/or on multiple operating systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mainframe) and technologies (.Net, Web technologies, etc.) Production support experience Framework experience for already built framework environments Functional knowledge of Agile, Spiral and Waterfall methodologies Proven experience with the execution and administration of Quality/Process Improvement best practices Experience working with Program/Project Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Plans Experience working with Quality Gates or Quality Checkpoints as part of the SDLC Ability to gather information and resolve issues independently Ability to identify, manage and track progress of small to medium complexity projects to support organizational long range business objectives Experience with quality assurance and process improvement, and methodologies and practices in an IT project development, custom software solutions and maintenance environment Conducting shakeout testing in automation for user facing applications. Running daily shakeouts and support to ensure applications are up and running Preparing new and incoming applications for productions while working with development and testing teams for lightweight developments Must fine tune things to run in SLR (real user) regions. Fine tune and take critical test cases to put into framework Java automation is not required but preferred
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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