AWS Test Automation Engineer - Pantheon Data

Company Overview:

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview:

Pantheon Data is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our team for a critical cloud migration project. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of automation testing, including the collection and documentation of test requirements, preparation and execution of automated test processes, and documentation of results to effectively communicate defects for team resolution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for AWS Cloud applications and system interfaces, covering functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate closely with cloud software developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to grasp requirements and define precise test scenarios.
• Develop and deploy automated tests utilizing testing frameworks and tools to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
• Conduct manual testing as needed to validate software functionality and identify any defects.
• Verify and validate data exchanges between applications and systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor and analyze test results, identify trends and patterns, and communicate defects and issues to the development team as needed.
• Comprehensively document test procedures, test cases, and results for traceability and reproducibility of tests.
• Engage in code reviews, sprint planning sessions, and other Agile/Scrum proceedings to contribute insights on testability and quality aspects.
• Stay current on the latest testing methodologies, tools, and technologies, actively sharing knowledge and insights with team members.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years performing application testing to identify and document software defects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer, with a focus on testing applications and systems interfaces.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Test Complete, or similar products.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, PowerShell, Perl, or similar.
• Familiarity with SQL and various databases for data validation and manipulation.
• Experience working in AWS cloud environment.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex, multi-disciplinary security challenges in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.
• Knowledge of web services and APIs for interface testing.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government clients.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git or SVN.

Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location:

United States - Remote

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $90,400 - $113,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview:

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Pantheon Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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