Job Title: Sr. SDET
Location: Reston, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75/HR
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
ALTA IT is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong background in UI, Web Services, and Mobile Test Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks and test scripts. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence in Reston, VA, as needed by the project team.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8–10 years in software development/testing, including 5+ years in test automation framework development.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of automation framework architecture and design patterns.
• Solid experience with Java, JavaScript, and SQL/PL-SQL.
• Hands-on with tools like Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Appium, and SoapUI.
• Proficient in BDD, CI/CD, and test reporting frameworks.
• Strong background in RESTful Web Services automation.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, DB2) and crafting complex queries.
• Exposure to both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• Comfortable working across different platforms: Windows, Linux, UNIX, and technologies like .NET, Web apps, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Analyze User Stories and Acceptance Criteria to design and implement in-sprint automation test scripts for Web/UI, Web Services, and Mobile Applications.
• Develop automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI, and BDD frameworks.
• Design and maintain automation frameworks aligned with industry best practices.
• Create detailed test plans and test cases, execute them, and analyze results.
• Identify, document, and track defects using Jira; investigate root causes.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and results via regular status reports.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to run automated regression and smoke tests.
• Conduct ongoing research and training to enhance testing tools and technical knowledge.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to verify and validate user requirements.
• Participate in regular Agile ceremonies and project meetings (e.g., peer reviews, walkthroughs, retrospectives).
• Support test data creation and environmental setup for various testing phases.