Test Automation Engineer Lead with Min 7yrs exp (Webcam interview) (HYBRID_Only Local to DC/MD/VA Area)

We are looking Test Automation Engineer - Lead (Min 7+ years of exp) HYBRID (Webcam interviews)POSITION DESCRIPTIONDIRECT CLIENT PositionNumber of positions: 1Length: 13 Months +Location: , Washington DC 20024Immediate interviews - Webcam interviews ONLY*Hybrid Position *Test Automation Engineer - Lead**Hybrid role -- submit candidates local to the DMV only****Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday on-site with the possibility to extend to 5 days a week in the future**Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe candidate is responsible for the design, development and execution of automated tests for distributed enterprise applications with external and internal interfaces utilizing Microservices and business automation patterns. As an active participant on a scrum team, the candidate is responsible for all aspects of quality assurance including test automation, and development of automated processes within a testing framework. This role works closely with software engineers, fellow QA engineers, DevOps engineers , infrastructure and security professionals. Flexibility to work collaboratively and knowledgeably with team members in each area is vital. The candidate documents and works to resolve problems, reports progress on problem resolution, devises improvements to current procedures, and develops models of possible future configurations. The candidate will focus on the automation for testing of the software built on a technology stack using industry standard tools. It is essential that this candidate have exceptional communication skills and be flexible and knowledgeable with technology, environment and priorities.Perform and write automated functional, system, regression, and integration testingDesign, develop, and execute automated tests.Extend and enhance existing test automation frameworks and tools.Ensure test environments are prepared and ready for execution of test scenariosExecute test cases to validate system functionality prior to releasing to UAT/customersWork closely with engineering and QA to manage and improve the development pipeline by integrating with CI/CD tools.Triage, document and perform troubleshooting and diagnosis of defects reported by customers or internally to determine steps to reproduce.Execute regression testing to validate defect resolution and verify existing functionality is unaffectedIdentify, record, document test results to enable efficient resolution of defectsDevelop automated tests for regression and reproduction of defectsDesign, develop and execute automation scripts using open-source tools.Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and project managers) to identify system requirements.Investigate the causes of non-conforming softwareTrack quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts.Document QA procedures for team.Other responsibilities as assignedQualifications7+ years of full-time professional experience with Testing Automation and Quality Assurance, and Testing Methodologies.Strong understanding of agile software development processesStrong technical skills, work ethic, independence, problem solving ability, and overall positive attitude.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficiency with programming languagesAbility to manage multiple tasks with varying prioritiesAbility to communicate ideas in a variety of formatsProficiency with Financial Concepts, Business MathStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities with deadlines.Adheres to Agile development methodologyProficiency with quality assurance terminology, methods and toolsEducationBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education, and successful work experience.Technical Skills:Microsoft Office products - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Visio and MS Project, Microsoft Teams, Power Automate.Knowledge and understanding of SQLProficient with Java, JUnit, TestNGExperience with Python, SeleniumExperience with RPA and associated tools.Experience with Blue Prism, UIPath, RestEasy or similar API automationExperience with JMeterExperience with GitExperience Bash and SSH experienceExperience with Jira and confluenceRequired/Desired SkillsCandidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.Skill MatrixExperience with Business workflow processesRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceProfessional experience with testing automation, quality assurance and testing methodologiesRequired7YearsMicrosoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, PP, Visio, Project, Teams, Power Automate)Required0Proficiency with Java, JUnit, TestNGRequired0Experience with Python, SeleniumRequired0Experience with RPA and associated toolsRequired0Experience with Blue Prism, UIPath, RestEasy or similar API automationRequired0Experience with Jira and ConfluenceRequired0Bachelor's degree in CompSci, Information Technology, Engineering or related fieldRequired