Testing Automation Tool SME

Founded in early 2021, Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Ibility is a small but mighty company that is positioned for rapid growth. Simply put, we help government leaders to achieve their mission by designing creative products and programs that delight their customers and make their employees more efficient - building trust and improving overall satisfaction. We use human-centered design principles in every engagement because we believe the end-user is critical to the long-term success of any solution. Our team is fun, passionate, bold, and creative. We live our mission every day - to inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact on the world!Ibility is seeking an experienced Testing Automation Tool SME for an opportunity with a large Federal customer. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience working with automated testing tools such as Selenium to perform testing activities for a large ERP system.The Testing Automation Tool SME will support the testing team with determining which manual tests are suitable for automation and creating those tests for automation. These tests will be conducted as part of an implementation release of Momentum Financials ERP within a large Federal agency. Automation may be considered for system integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). The Testing Automation Tool SME should be a self-starter who can work collaboratively with non-technical team members and take ownership of work assignments and project schedules.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary subject matter expert for test automation tools (e.g., Selenium) used in support of Momentum Financials testingDesign, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks aligned with enterprise standardsEvaluate and recommend automation approaches, tools, and best practices to maximize testing efficiency and minimize testing complexityLead development of automated test scripts for Momentum Financials software to include regression and performance testing, as well as system integration and user acceptance testing as appropriateMentor and coach manual testers on how to build and execute automated tests using Katalon Studio or other automation toolsEnsure automated scripts are version-controlled, traceable, and well documentedConfigure, maintain, and upgrade the automation tool environment and related pluginsIntegrate automation tools with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to enable continuous testingManage test environment connectivity, data dependencies, and tool access for the testing teamMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree8 years of software testing experience, including at least 4 years in test automationHands-on experience developing automated tests using an automated tool such as SeleniumExperience working within or supporting federal agencies or highly regulated environmentsAbility to work within multi-environment federal testing ecosystems (e.g., DEV, TEST, UAT, Pre-Prod)Knowledge of requirements traceability and documentation standards used in federal programsProficiency with Groovy, Java, or similar common scripting languages used within automation frameworksExperience designing and maintaining automation frameworks, including keyword-driven, data-driven, or hybrid modelsStrong understanding of API and GUI testing capabilitiesPractical experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI)Experience with version control systems such as Git (GitHub, GitLab, Azure Repos)Ability to analyze test failures and perform root-cause analysisStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to obtain a public trust clearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Department of Veterans AffairsExperience testing financial systems, ERP modules, or similar enterprise applicationsExperience with SQL and database software such as SQL DeveloperExperience with software for the Momentum databaseBenefits Include:Health, Dental, and Vision PlansShort Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Accidental Death and DismembermentHealth Savings AccountUnlimited Paid Time Off / 11 Federal Holidays Off401kWe are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.