Software Engineer in Test - Merrifield, VA (Locals)

Job Title: Mid - Level Software Development Engineer in TestHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Standard business hoursNature of Work – Hybrid (Any 8 days a month)Duration - Long TermLocation - Merrifield, VA Top 3 Required Skills:Hands-on development/coding (Java)Hand on experience with UI+API+DB automation testingHands experience on a wide variety of testing techniques and types and STLC processQualifications:At least 5 years overall SDET and/or development hands on experience.At least 2 years of mobile apps test automation experience in Android and/or iOS, Web, APIAt least 4 years of professional experience in software test automation, including creation and deployment of frameworks and design and maintenance of test automation.At least 2 years of API Automation Testing.Experience with agile development methodology.Experience with Cl/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, etc.Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), BDD Behavior Driven Development, and Agile (XP)Experience with Test processes, open-source test frameworks, test design strategies, writing test cases, and automating tests in Java with frameworks like JUnit/TestNG, Selenium, JMeter and AppiumExperience working with a ticketing system such as Service Now or JiraHands on experience with any cloud technology platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.Must have hands on experience in Selenium Scripting, and SQL querying.Must have hands on experience utilizing cloud hosted testing platforms such as Perfecto.Proficient in debugging issues.Proficient in JavaProficient in writing functional automation (UI/API)Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, design patterns and strong analytical and problem- solving skills.Working knowledge of Pull requests, code reviews, etc.