Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid) - 22833

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges. 

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results. 
 
Why Enlighten?
 
At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:
•    100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
•    10% 401k benefit. 
•    Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
•    Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $81,401.00 - $120,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.
 

Job Description

Enlighten is seeking a dedicated Test Automation Engineer to enhance and uphold product quality throughout every phase of the software development lifecycle. Join our dynamic, fast-paced team in a small business environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Our work is done in a hybrid environment with a great team.

#LI-KB2 #Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts tailored to our software products.
• Serve as a specialist, providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automation test tools and strategies.
• Leverage your strong analytical skills to perform detailed testing, including functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing. Evaluate and document test outcomes to provide clear insights into product performance.
• Bring an inquisitive mindset to the role, constantly seeking to understand the intricacies of our software systems. Your curiosity will drive you to explore edge cases and identify potential vulnerabilities before they reach our users.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and timelines. Provide constructive feedback and insights to enhance product quality.
• Utilize your strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues efficiently. Analyze defects, prioritize resolutions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the development process.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising quality. Your resilience and time management skills will be essential in delivering results under tight schedules.
• Other duties as assigned. 
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance – A current Top Secret level U.S. Government security clearance is required; U.S. Citizen required.
• At least 5 years of experience writing automated tests for software applications and a Bachelors in related field; or 3 years experience with Masters; or High School Diploma and 9 years experience.
• Test automation tools experience (e.g. Cypress, Selinium)
• Experience performing functional and non-functional testing (e.g. functional, performance, regression, user acceptance) 
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with product owner, technical team, and users
• Experience in creating and executing robust test plans and procedures
• Experience in documenting software defects and generating test reports
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g. Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins)
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle
• Strong attention to detail, organized and efficient
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with some on-site, on average 1-2 days a week in Greenville, SC. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• Javascript, Typescript, or Java experience is a huge plus
• Experience utilizing issue and project tracking software (e.g. Youtrack, Jira)
• Experience working with web services and APIs (e.g. RESTful APIs)
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Prior BDP experience is highly preferred.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.
   

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.eitccorp.com [eitccorp.com].