Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Category: IT

Location: Bluemont, VA

Clearance: DHS Public Trust

About SHR Consulting Group:

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers' challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

Position Overview:

The Senior Test Engineer will play a key role in supporting over 80+ systems within the FEMA enterprise. The systems span various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies including Agile, Hybrid-Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD. The engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing manual and automated testing to ensure software quality across diverse platforms and development lifecycles.

Job Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Execution:

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans based on project requirements and timelines.
• Execute manual and automated test cases for functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Participate in Agile and Waterfall-based sprint/release planning to align testing activities with development schedules.

Automation Development:

• Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts for both functional and performance testing.
• Build reusable libraries and tools to increase efficiency in the test automation process.

Requirements Analysis & Test Case Development:

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into detailed, traceable test cases and scripts.
• Develop manual and automated test cases with clear step-by-step instructions for execution and validation.
• Maintain requirement traceability matrices to ensure complete test coverage.

Defect Management & Risk Identification:

• Log and manage defects using industry-standard tools (e.g., ALM, Jira).
• Track and report test metrics, and proactively identify risks and dependencies during all test phases.

Tool Proficiency & Process Optimization:

• Utilize functional testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Unified Functional Testing), API testing tools (e.g., SoapUI), and performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner/Performance Center).
• Apply expertise in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and MicroFocus Test Tool Suite.
• Research and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate test environments and schedules in alignment with project timelines and deployment windows.
• Provide timely and effective communication with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and working groups to share insights and support quality assurance initiatives.

Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in software testing, with a strong background in both manual and automated

testing methodologies.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Why Join SHR Consulting Group:

At SHR, we foster an environment that promotes growth, innovation, and continuous learning. As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Contribute to impactful government initiatives that enhance national security and public welfare.
• Work in a collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment.
• Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Join us and make a difference!