VES, LLC seeks a Test Automation Engineer that is looking to learn and develop their skills under a senior level testing team. The skills taught by our experienced team set a foundation for developing the skills needed to operate as a highly efficient Test Automation expert. You'll be working on a small team of exceptionally smart people to design, build and test a cutting-edge Army Command and Control system. This position can be performed remotely but occasional travel to NJ will be expected.General Job Duties:Develop a deep understanding of the team's test processes and proceduresMaintain and improve the performance of existing software solutionsRecommend improvements to existing software solutions as necessaryHelp implement the appropriate test methodologies for various tools, and help create test plans based on development team's test reportReview System/Application/Software RequirementsPerform regression testing on delivered tools when incremental bug fixes are provided by the software developersEagerness to grow professionally, and willingness to hone your craftRequired Skills and Competencies:Scripting in PowerShell, Python, or a similar languageWorking knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Ability to develop effective software test plans and software test strategy documentationFamiliarity with professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including requirements elicitation, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, agile development, build processes, testing, and operationsExperience with Atlassian (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence).Ability to work independently as well as in a fast-paced collaborative environmentPassionate about learning new technologies, tools, and platformsAbility to take guidance and execute in a self-motivated mannerCritical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively identify software failures and root causes.Strong analytical skills to evaluate software applications and data to deduce quality improvements.Experience with security testing methodologies to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Desired Skills and Competencies:Web Development experience using JavaScript/TypeScriptSQL Database experienceJMeter, Neoload, or similar load testingUnderstanding of REST and SOAPPerformance metrics collection and reportingDemonstrated ability to create and manage an automated test suiteFamiliar with Test Management Tools such as TestLink, Zephyr, TestRail, etc.Military Standards including 6017A, 6017C, MIL2525C, and 2045-47001CTCP, UDP, and other Networking ProtocolsMilitary Networks including WIN-T, BFT2, and LANVSPHERE and VMWare AdministrationKnowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for testing applications in isolated environments.Web Automation with Selenium, HP UFT, Sikuli or similar Web Automation toolsMicrosoft Windows Server AdministrationRequired Education and Experience:BS in Computer Science or a related field, with 4 years of relevant experienceExcellent oral and written communication skills with respect to all the above requirements.VES offers a rich benefits package that includes:401(k) matchHighly Competitive SalaryHealth BenefitsUp to 15 Paid Vacation days / year11 Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementVES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3321823-318065