Software Engineer III - Test Automation

GAMA-1 Technologies provides technology, information assurance, information security, and enterprise networking solutions to the Federal Government. The Software Engineer III - Test Automation designs, develops, and executes automated testing solutions for enterprise cloud applications across AWS environments, integrating testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and using Terraform to support QA infrastructure. The role also monitors test execution, documents defects and results, and collaborates with cloud application teams to improve software quality and deployment reliability.

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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