About the Opportuinty
The Software Engineer III - Test Automation supports the quality and reliability of enterprise cloud applications by designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions across AWS environments in a remote work environment. This role develops cloud-based testing tools, builds automation frameworks, integrates testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and supports distributed applications through cloud-based solutions.
Success in this role is demonstrated by delivering scalable automation solutions that improve test coverage, increase reliability, streamline validation processes, and support efficient cloud application deployments.
What You Will Do in This Role
The Software Engineer III - Test Automation develops and implements automated testing solutions for enterprise cloud applications, leveraging AWS technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation to improve software quality, reliability, and deployment efficiency.
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for enterprise cloud applications across UAT and DEV environments.
- Collaborate with AWS cloud application and service teams to define requirements, understand system architecture, and coordinate testing efforts across distributed cloud systems.
- Utilize AWS dashboards, alarms, CloudWatch logs, and notifications to monitor test execution, identify issues, and evaluate application performance.
- Generate detailed test summaries, execution reports, and defect documentation to communicate results with stakeholders and development teams.
- Develop AWS-based tools and utilities to support QA operations, including gathering requirements, designing solutions, implementing functionality, and providing ongoing maintenance and support.
- Implement cloud-based automated testing solutions to enhance test coverage, improve reliability, and increase repeatability of testing processes.
- Integrate cloud tools and automated test solutions into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and software delivery workflows.
- Use Terraform to define, deploy, and maintain cloud resources required for QA environments and testing infrastructure.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Familiarity with cloud-based development, distributed processing environments, and application monitoring tools.
- 3–5 years of hands-on Python experience, including scripting, automation, and cloud-focused development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Experience using Jira and Confluence for work tracking, collaboration, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience developing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with Terraform for cloud resource deployment, infrastructure automation, and environment provisioning.
- Functional knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create technical documentation and collaborate effectively across teams.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Work Environment
- This work is normally completed in a remote environment.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.
Travel Required
Proficiency Requirement
- The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.