T-Rex Solutions: Automated Software Test Engineer

About T-Rex Solutions:

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers, enabling them to efficiently fulfill critical objectives. T-Rex specializes in Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering. We are committed to creating a culture that supports employee development and offers industry-leading compensation and benefits.

The Opportunity:

T-Rex Solutions is seeking an Automated Software Test Engineer to support the development of products using cutting-edge technologies for the General Services Administration (GSA) customer as part of the FLEET modernization effort. You will be an integral part of a passionate IT team, with tremendous opportunities to contribute to T-Rex’s growing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and operating products on a Cloud platform for enterprise-wide use, including modern enterprise applications accessible and responsive via any device.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop System Test Automation Scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Jest, Cucumber, and API testing tools (e.g., RestAssured/Karate), including Selenium JavaScript APIs.
• Support Test Automation Solution Planning and Estimation, analyzing current architecture and test platforms for growth and expansion.
• Perform detailed test designs using sound software test engineering principles within test automation platforms and across distributed systems.
• Collaborate to elaborate requirements for Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) with BAs and developers.
• Perform automated test implementation tasks, including reviewing acceptance criteria (Gherkin scripts), creating integration/regression test scenarios and test cases, implementing test data management strategies, and generating reports.
• Improve existing test automation frameworks for speed, flexibility, and ease of use, utilizing parallel processing or grid systems.
• Gather non-functional performance requirements, analyze, and strategize performance testing approaches.
• Build performance testing frameworks for leverage by development and QA teams.
• Conduct hands-on script development using JMeter, Gatling, or other open-source tools.
• Measure system performance aspects, including throughput, response times, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, thread utilization, I/O statistics).
• Work closely with Application Development and DevOps teams to identify, troubleshoot, and debug performance issues.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Government Public Trust clearance.
• 7+ years of full-lifecycle application development experience, with at least 3 years of experience using the specified technologies and the AWS cloud platform.
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field can substitute for years of experience (Associate's: 3 years, Bachelor's: 6 years, Master's: 9 years).
• Minimum of 4 years demonstrated experience in one or more of the following toolsets/frameworks:
• Selenium Grid/WebDriver
• Selenium JavaScript APIs
• Cucumber/Gherkin
• jUnit, TestNG
• API testing (RestAssured/Karate)
• Experience in development using JavaScript (React.js, Node.js, modern JavaScript libraries - ES6+).
• Experience working with databases, various data formats, and related testing technologies.
• Experience in Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience in testing UI/UX best practices and Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of management tools such as JIRA Platform, Serena Business Manager.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following toolsets/frameworks is desired:
• Jest
• Protractor/Jasmin
• Github/Bitbucket
• JMeter
• Gatling

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $122,000 annually (base salary, subject to qualifications and experience).
• Benefits: Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) with company match, Cigna healthcare benefits, PTO available immediately (prorated), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training/professional development, 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days.