Software Engineer III - Test Automation

GAMA-1 Technologies provides technology and information assurance solutions to the Federal Government. The Software Engineer III - Test Automation develops and executes automated testing solutions for enterprise cloud applications across AWS environments, integrates testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and uses Terraform to support QA infrastructure and reliable software deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for enterprise cloud applications across UAT and DEV environments
• Collaborate with AWS cloud application and service teams to define requirements, understand system architecture, and coordinate testing efforts across distributed cloud systems
• Utilize AWS dashboards, alarms, CloudWatch logs, and notifications to monitor test execution, identify issues, and evaluate application performance
• Generate detailed test summaries, execution reports, and defect documentation to communicate results with stakeholders and development teams
• Develop AWS-based tools and utilities to support QA operations, including gathering requirements, designing solutions, implementing functionality, and providing ongoing maintenance and support
• Implement cloud-based automated testing solutions to enhance test coverage, improve reliability, and increase repeatability of testing processes
• Integrate cloud tools and automated test solutions into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and software delivery workflows
• Use Terraform to define, deploy, and maintain cloud resources required for QA environments and testing infrastructure
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• • Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
• • Familiarity with cloud-based development, distributed processing environments, and application monitoring tools
• • 3–5 years of hands-on Python experience, including scripting, automation, and cloud-focused development
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving technical issues
• • Experience using Jira and Confluence for work tracking, collaboration, and technical documentation
• • Hands-on experience developing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• • Proficiency with Terraform for cloud resource deployment, infrastructure automation, and environment provisioning
• • Functional knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and practices
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create technical documentation and collaborate effectively across teams
• • Ability to obtain a security clearance
• • This work is normally completed in a remote environment
• • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities
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