**Job ID Number** R4858 **Employment Type** Full time **Worksite Flexibility** Onsite **Job Summary** We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to build, test and deploy components of system to support the Open Payment project. Work with our development teams to design, develop, and execute scripts which validate, to a high degree of confidence, test cases defined within the project’s test plan. **Job Description** We are looking for a **Software Engineer** to design and create test conditions and scripts to address business and technical use cases. This position will be **full-time** and **onsite.** **What You'll Do** + Clearly identify and document defects for prompt resolution + Design and execute test cases in accordance with project requirements + Develop and implement the automation strategy with the overall testing process + Assess the software’s responsiveness, scalability, and stability under various conditions + Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback + Driving the adoption of best practices around design, build, test, and performance + Design and create test conditions and scripts to address business and technical use cases + Work with our development teams to design, develop, and execute scripts which validate, to a high degree of confidence, test cases defined within the project’s test plan + Support the automated functional testing by our testing teams across multiple messaging protocols, focusing on application flow and validation of test results + Track and communicate task progress, status, and key performance metrics + Participate in troubleshooting and triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards resolution + Communicate effectively across multiple teams/external vendors (Operations, Project Teams, Quality Service, etc.), as well as different personnel (Developers, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, etc.) when required + Conduct troubleshooting/test execution in support of remediation efforts as required. + Analyze data and application changes and document their impact on the performance automation task (test cases, scripting, scenario execution, etc.) + Ensure the test execution results fulfill the defined test objectives + Ensure the appropriate testing and monitoring tools/technologies are configured accordingly with the test objectives/project team requirements + Expected to maintain technical expertise via self-education in areas governing computer sciences, test automation, and Quality Assurance + Interface directly with the DevOps and Infrastructure teams regarding Functional test environments + Timely and accurate communication of testing events, daily status, and test execution results, etc. + Successfully complete mandatory WMATA security awareness training on annual basis **What You'll Need** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Communications, Finance, or in a related discipline, or equivalent experience + Desired experience with Cucumber **Physical Demands** + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor. **Reasonable Accommodation Statement** If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111. **Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement** It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. 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