Automation Tester

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We’re looking for an experienced Automation Tester to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As a Automation Tester, you will analyze test results and coordinate with the development teams for bug fixes.  Analyze the underlying causes of performance issues and provide corrective action.  Develop an automated test scenario and environment for performance testing.  Review and recommend improvements in existing test procedures. Coordinate with the testing team to develop performance test plans and cases. Research issues in software through testing to validate feedback, response time, & error code. Design and develop test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.

What we are looking for:

• Three plus years of relevant hands-on experience
• Experience with some of the following: Java, React, Angular, Gitlab, RHEL, JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr & Python 
• Must be able to use all web methods like GET, PUT, POST, DELETE etc.
• Must be able to validate xml and json body using json parser
• Know how to use the OAuth and OAuth2 authentication mechanisms
• Experience Loading and Security testing on web services
• Experience designing and developing test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases
• Familiar with test automation guidelines
• Willing and able to obtain SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Implementing Test Process Improvement certifications within a year of starting
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, a Master's degree is a plus
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

Highly preferred:

• SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Implementing Test Process Improvement certifications 
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirements

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance

Work Type: 

• Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range:

• $95,000 - $140,000 
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonu