Job Title: Sr Principal-Level QA/Test Automation Engineer
Location: Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL
Hybrid Work Model:  onsite 2-3 days a week
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 15 years of technology testing experience, ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL), DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification and ISTQB Advance level certifications (e.g., Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager).

This role is for someone who designs the testing strategy, builds and maintains advanced automation, ensures audit-compliant quality, mentors teams, and safeguards enterprise systems before release.


Description
Performs, documents, and leads large test teams in executing integration, regression, and functional testing of the most complex and most highly integrated systems to ensure compliance with system requirements or use cases by following client's test practices and policies and utilizing approved testing tools.  Writes highly complex test plans using expert level technical knowledge related to testing.  Conducts the analysis of functional and technical requirements and the creation and editing of test cases for new or modified systems. Detects and documents defects/bugs identified during testing and recommends prioritization for solutioning of defects.  Acts as mentor for peers on most complex testing processes. Independently creates, runs and trouble shoots test automation scripts for complex systems under test.

Responsibilities

• Create Test Plan documents for the most complex systems utilizing client's Standards and templates
• Perform analysis and interpret results, present recommendations, potential alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts for the most complex systems
• Ensure clear, concise, and expert communication including progress reports, test case or plan documentation, root-cause defect reporting, risks, blockers, etc., to facilitate accurate understanding of testing activities
• Coordinate and perform testing of the most complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase
• Participate in the most complex System Development Life Cycles activities utilizing SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies
• Participate in sizing and estimation for the most complex projects and changes
• Serve as subject matter expert and mentor to peers
• Create and/or update manual test cases and scripts within the approved and appropriate test tool(s) for the most complex systems
• Build highly complex test cases with automation in mind by following established test management standards and best practices for the most complex systems
• Execute existing highly complex automated test scripts for the most complex systems
• Update the most complex automation test cases while trouble shooting errors
• Create automation parameterization files using client's UFT or Java based frameworks; update as needed when trouble shooting errors. Utilize xpath tools to troubleshoot web element issues
• Independently develop test automation using client's  DevSecOps Test Automation Low Code Framework, ensuring adherence to established policies and best practices; troubleshoot the most complex errors within automation scripts
• Develop test automation that meets audit traceability requirements by integrating required test artifacts into Azure DevOps and complying with DevSecOps CI/CD standards
• Create all required documentation (test results, knowledge articles, sign-off, etc.) following client's Testing Standards, tools and templates
• Document defects/bug and follow established defect/bug lifecycle procedures and policies for the most complex systems
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for identified defects/bugs, provide detailed documentation and insights to developers for solutioning Collaborate with peers, Developers, business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure business needs are communicated, documented, and satisfied
• Perform analysis related to changes in policies, procedures, and products; determine downstream impacts on testing
• Analyze and identify highly complex process, data or technology improvement opportunities, provide recommendations to include risk considerations and downstream impacts
• Provide recommendations related to testing practices to facilitate process optimization
• Participate in project and product team meetings, collaborating and contributing while maintaining line of sight on goals and objectives

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• 15+ years of experience in technology testing
• Broad expertise in specialization and complete understanding of related disciplines
• Expert technical skills working with various software programs
• Expert knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product
• Working knowledge of various database types and SQL skills required to query test related databases
• Expert knowledge of Test System Management tools including Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Micro Focus ALM
• Expert knowledge of client's Microfocus test automation framework components including Micro Focus UFT, BlueZone, and the development and maintenance of test parameter files
• Basic knowledge of VBScript and/or Java programming languages in alignment with assigned work
• Advanced knowledge of client's Test Automation Low Code Framework components
• including Gherkin, Cucumber, web element locators, xpath, HTML, CSS, Git version control, Selenium, and Azure Pipelines
• Advanced knowledge of API testing using Postman Pro
• Expert knowledge of client systems and environments including mainframe, on-premise, and cloud hosted applications
• Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs
• Ability to handle fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
• Extensive experience working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Expert knowledge and experience following Systems Development Life Cycles
• Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
• Expert skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Extensive experience working in an IT environment
• Expert knowledge of client's business processes and applications
• ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)
• DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification
• ISTQB Advance level certifications (e.g., Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)
• ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
• Azure DevOps AZ-900

• Scaled Agile Framework - Leading SAFe - DESIRED

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, 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.