Test Automation Engineer

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. Duties Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using cutting-edge tools like Selenium, Cucumber, and more. Implement Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices, crafting clear and effective test scenarios in Gherkin syntax. Develop and execute API tests with Parasoft and Ready API to ensure seamless integration and performance. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Git and leading automation platforms. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with requirements. Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues quickly. Document test plans, test cases, and test results to maintain transparency and quality standards. Continuously improve test automation frameworks, processes, and best practices to stay ahead of industry trends. Participate in code reviews, providing feedback on testability and overall quality. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in test automation and quality assurance. Identify and implement AI-driven enhancements in test automation, such as intelligent test case prioritization, automated defect classification, and adaptive test maintenance. Assess existing testing processes and propose AI-powered solutions to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and improve overall system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pilot and adopt AI-based tools for test automation and quality assurance. READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and other automation platforms; implementing Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices, including crafting test scenarios in Gherkin syntax; developing and executing API tests with Parasoft and Ready API to ensure integration and performance; integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelin