Test Automation Engineer

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers' most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are "All In." We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues, and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.Ardent is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our team.This is a hybrid/remote position located in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.Position Description:Ardent is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, particularly for Esri software solutions. This role is integral to ensuring the quality and performance of our software applications through effective automation strategies.Key Responsibilities:• Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for Esri software products. Utilize tools and methodologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution.• Test Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand requirements and define test plans, including both functional and performance criteria for Esri applications.• Test Execution: Execute automated tests, analyze results, and document test outcomes. Identify and report defects, and work with development teams to facilitate timely resolution.• Test Strategy: Collaborate with product managers, developers, and QA engineers to define test strategies, create test plans, and determine appropriate test automation approaches for Esri software.• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and propose effective solutions.• Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working in a collaborative environment.• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.• Test Reporting: Analyze results, and provide detailed reports on test outcomes, including defect identification and resolution.• Integration: Work closely with development and QA teams to integrate automated testing into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of test processes, scripts, and results. Ensure that all documentation adheres to federal contracting standards.• Issue Tracking: Track and manage defect reports and test results, ensuring accurate logging and follow-up on issues discovered during automated testing.• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to test automation and software quality. Provide actionable feedback to development teams.• Federal Contracting Compliance: Ensure that all test automation activities comply with federal contracting requirements and standards.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in test automation engineering, with a focus on federal contracting environments.• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).• Strong experience with Esri software and APIs, including ArcGIS and related technologies.• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.• Familiarity with federal contracting processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and propose effective solutions.• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working in a collaborative environment.• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with additional Esri products or tools.• Certification in relevant test automation tools or methodologies.• Previous experience working with Agile or DevOps methodologies.Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government-issued background investigation process.Ardent is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.