Automation Tester (Location is Remote) Location :Virgina Role / Duties :1.Developing Automated Testing Frameworks :Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.2.Creating Test Scripts :Writing and maintaining automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing of software applications.3.Integration with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) :Integrating automated tests with CI / CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment.4.Executing Test Cases :Running automated test cases to validate software quality, identify defects, and ensure adherence to requirements.5.Identifying Test Scenarios :Analyzing software requirements and user stories to identify test scenarios suitable for automation.6.Maintaining Test Suites :Updating and enhancing automated test suites to accommodate changes in software functionality and requirements.7.Collaborating with Development Team :Working closely with developers to understand software design and behavior, and address issues identified during testing.8.Performance Testing :Conducting automated performance tests to assess application performance under various conditions and workloads.9.Security Testing :Implementing automated security tests to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the security of software applications.10.Test Reporting and Analysis :Generating test reports, analyzing test results, and communicating findings to stakeholders for decision-making.11.Training and Knowledge Sharing :Providing training on test automation tools and techniques to team members and sharing best practices for test automation.12.Maintaining Test Environments :Setting up and maintaining test environments, ensuring consistency and reliability for automated testing.Skills and Experience Required :1.Programming Skills :Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript for test script development.2.Test Automation Tools :Experience with Selenium, Appium, or similar tools for automated testing.3.API Testing :Knowledge of tools like Postman for testing application interfaces.4.CI / CD Integration :Ability to integrate automated tests with CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.5.AI Testing :Understanding of AI testing frameworks and tools for testing machine learning models and AI-driven applications.6.Analytical Thinking :Strong analytical skills for test case design and result interpretation.7.Communication Skills :Clear communication for collaborating with team members and documenting test results.8.Minimum 2years of experience testing in a cloud environment, GCP preferred.Verification of test conditions using backend systems, running SQL queries, navigating cloud storage objects, and checking service responses using tools like SoapUI.Additional Required Skills / Experience A minimum of eight (8) years experience in software development, software quality assurance / control, and / or related field; A degree from an accredited College / University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred; Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program; Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and / or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job; Experience training / mentoring less experienced personnel; Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications; Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying / documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects; Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g.Rational, Mercury); Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports; Able to obtain Postal clearance; Excellent communication skills.. Experience: 5 years required