QA Automation Engineer

Summary

Arcticom, LLC a company within the BSNC family is currently seeking QA Automation Engineer.  The Automation Test Engineer will work closely with the developers to ensure that they are writing testable code, and then to develop the automated tests and lead the advancement of automation practices within this portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a professional, energetic, motivated self-starter that is able to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment and is able to coach and guide the organization on automation best practices. Additionally, the candidate must be a team player who is able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and organize test automation advancements for the systems in this portfolio.
• Testing the functionality of the solution to ensure that the application is working correctly.
• Create test automation and integrate the tests into DevOps delivery pipeline.
• Teach other testers how to create automated tests and integrate them into the DevOps delivery pipeline. 
• Conducting automated and manual regression testing against all test cases to ensure that new code, functionality, or new releases have not introduced errors to existing functionality.
• Testing the system capabilities to ensure functionality, interoperability, and data validation across distributed components in the system.
• Constructing regularly scheduled automated testing on source code that is checked into a code repository to ensure build integrity and compliance with coding patterns/practices.
• Conducting testing (either automated or manual) to take code from a code repository and exercise it to ensure that it can be compiled and released to a working environment.
• Conducting manual or automated testing to ensure compliance with applicable compliance standards.
• Working closely with various members of the requirements, development, test and deployment teams to develop, enhance, and maintain the necessary quality for solutions and CI/CD testing capability.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• Three (3) plus years of experience with automated and manual software testing
• Bachelor’s degree
• Must be a US Citizen

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to write and execute manual and automated test scripts to support a Selenium automation script library
• Knowledge of the latest automated and test methodologies
• Strong understanding of acceptance testing, test case development, execution of test procedures
• Experience with or aptitude for coding automated test scripts using tools such as QTP/UFT and/or Selenium
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others
• Experience with Visio, Jira, GitLab and SQL
• Experience with Java
• Understand test driven development and be able to code automated tests

Preferred

• Agile experience
• Programming experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Science, Engineering

Necessary Physical Requirements

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Dot Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

·         This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.  

Work Environment

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         No supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.