RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce Federal Staffing has a client that is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Washington, DC. You will have the opportunity to contribute on an individual basis as well as demonstrate your strengths as a team player. Your contributions will include: Works closely with the application architects to develop a solid testing solution, working towards the future state of the application architecture that includes automated testing for continuous integration Leads complex test automation efforts using Cucumber/Selenium and Java for large Agile software projects Develops automated test scripts for new features based on acceptance criteria and user stories during each development Sprint Develops, implements, documents, and monitors best practices for test automation developers across Scrum teams Communicates automation goals, priorities, and status across the organization Identifies innovative solutions to solve complex test problems Assists in the training/mentoring of team members, including testers, developers, and business analysts Partner with Agile Release Train to plan for new functionality, resolve defects, and incorporate error injection test methodologies Provide input into improving the Automation test framework for the organization Define automated test criteria to be used to determine which functionality should be automated Develop automated test for all functionality that meets the specified automation criteria REQUIREMENTS: 3-5 years of direct experience with Selenium/Java/Cucumber in the last 8 years 2+ years of experience with focus on Automation Testing using automation tools to include Java code integration 2+ years of experience in Requirements Analysis, Functional, and Regression, testing 2+ years of developing automated scripts where web services are utilized, and test data may be mocked to accelerate testing cycles 2+ years of experience with agile development (preferably SAFe), DevOps, Test Driven Development Strong 'hands on' experience developing software tests for functional, performance, and regression testing that include automated, ad-hoc, and manual testing elements Knowledge and experience with Continuous Integration, Continuous Build and Continuous Deployment Practice, Tools and trends Good understanding of QA methodology - test plans, test cycles, and software releases Experienced with defect management and tracking tools Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills Agile team experience a plus Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. PandoLogic. Keywords: Automation Test Engineer, Location: Vienna, VA - 22185