Platform Engineer/ Automation Tester

General Dynamics

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Work type
Remote
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$81,349–$109,250 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Platform Engineer/ Automation Tester

The Platform Engineer/ Automation Tester joins the team supporting the Administrative Office of the US Courts Case Management Systems Office. This role focuses on the modernization of mission-critical applications used by U.S. district and appellate courts. You will evaluate system requirements, configure test automation frameworks in cloud environments, and facilitate CI/CD pipelines. Daily tasks include designing and running automated test scripts, developing test procedures, and configuring test data sets. You will utilize technologies including ReactJS, NodeJS, Selenium, Playwright, Jest, Mocha, and Chai. Required skills include experience with AWS or Azure, Docker, k8s, and Openshift, alongside proficiency in Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. You will apply Agile, DevSecOps, and Software Development Life Cycle knowledge to validate complex business systems and ensure high-quality software delivery.

What you'll do

  • Setup and configure test automation frameworks in cloud environments like AWS or Azure.
  • Design, develop, and run automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium, Playwright, or Jest.
  • Facilitate continuous development and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
  • Develop test procedures and plans to validate system requirements and expected outcomes.
  • Configure test environments and manage test data sets for application testing.
  • Test APIs through gateways and cloud services, including containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Execute automated tests using NUnit and TestNG while following established version control and coding standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing automated test scripts on ReactJS and NodeJS with Selenium, Playwright, jest, mocha, and chai.
  • 5+ years of experience setting up and configuring test automation frameworks in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
  • Experience testing APIs through gateways and cloud services.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD practices using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience testing containerized applications utilizing Docker, K8s, or Openshift.
  • Experience in developing automated test scripts for complex Java based web applications (preferred).

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