Quality Assurance (Qa) Automation Engineer

Overview
SUMMARY
Arcticom, LLC a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation 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.
Responsibilities
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
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

• Seven (7) plus years of experience with automated and manual software testing
• Four (4) plus years of supervising automated and manual software test operations
• 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 C#
• Understand test driven development and be able to code automated tests

Preferred

• Agile experience
• Programming experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Science, Engineering
• SECRET security clearance 5+ years' experience with D200N Central Secondary Item Stratification

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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 a modern office setting. Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Job may require additional hours. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with or without prior notice. Travel (local and continental United States) may be required at the determination of the USAF.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This is a non-supervisory position.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must 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 race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.