Test Engineer

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Broadleaf, LCC, is seeking a Test Engineer with a security clearance to support the mission of the US Army Analytics Group (AAG). We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. We continue to enhance our IT infrastructure and software capabilities, we are seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Playwright to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of web applications. • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and identify test cases suitable for automation. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to ensure continuous quality validation during development and deployment cycles. • Design, execute, and document functional, regression, and end-to-end tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage of features and user workflows. • Investigate and troubleshoot test failures, report defects with clear documentation, and work with developers to drive resolution. • Maintain and enhance the test automation framework to improve reliability, reusability, and scalability of tests. • Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and provide testing input to ensure stories are testable and meet quality standards. • Monitor test execution in CI environments, analyze results, and generate test reports to support release readiness decisions. • Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and test coverage to enhance software quality and team productivity. • Support manual testing efforts as needed, particularly during exploratory testing or in early stages of feature development. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Hands-on experience with modern, browser-based automation tools, specifically Playwright. • Familiarity with other automation tools is a plus (e.g., Cypress, Selenium). • Proficiency in a scripting language used for test automation, such as JavaScript/TypeScript or Python. • Solid understanding of basic programming concepts, including variables, functions, and control structures. • Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. • Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases. • Experience in identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. • Understanding of different testing types, including smoke, regression, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) testing. • Basic experience with testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, Insomnia, or directly within an automation script. • Proven ability to implement and configure automated tests to run as a stage within a CI/CD pipeline. • Understanding of how test results are used to gate builds (i.e., pass/fail a deployment). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, agile team. • A proactive mindset and a strong desire to learn new technologies and improve processes. EDUCATION and Experience: • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. • 4+ years of experience in software testing, including automation frameworks • Demonstrable experience with creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts. CLEARANCE LEVEL: • Active DOD Secret clearance is required. Candidates without a minimum of a Secret clearance will not be considered. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Originally posted on Himalayas