Job Information
AM Pierce and Associates CI CD Test Automation Lead in Patuxent River, Maryland
AM Pierce and Associates
CI/CD Test Automation Lead (PMA-281)
Who We Are:
AM Pierce and Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering and Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program and Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.
The Position:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled CI/CD Test Automation Lead to spearhead our test automation initiatives within the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Salary:
The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 - $205,000 annually, based upon an individuals level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce and Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.
The Location:
Patuxent River, MD
The Work Environment:
On-Site
The Description:
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Deputy Program Manager and other key stakeholders to develop and implement robust test automation strategies that align with the DoD Software Modernization Strategy and the DoD CIO DevOps Strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of our software modernization efforts for PMA-281.
Other duties/responsibilities include:
- Test Automation Strategy Development
Design and Implement Automation Frameworks:
- Develop scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG).
- Ensure frameworks are compatible with CI/CD pipelines and support various testing types (unit, integration, system, performance).
Align with DoD Strategies:
- Ensure test automation strategies comply with the DoD Software Modernization Strategy and DoD CIO DevOps Strategy, including relevant guidebooks and DevOps reference implementations.
- CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Pipeline Configuration and Optimization:
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
- Optimize pipeline performance to support parallel testing, reduce build times, and ensure reliable deployments.
Continuous Testing Implementation:
- Establish continuous testing practices to facilitate early detection of defects and ensure high-quality code releases.
- Leadership and Team Management
Lead and Mentor Automation Engineers:
- Guide a team of automation engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Provide training and support to team members on best practices in test automation and CI/CD integration.
Project Management:
- Manage test automation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
- Allocate resources effectively to optimize test automation efforts across multiple teams.
- Technical Consulting and Collaboration
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of test automation within the software development lifecycle.
- Provide technical consulting to product lines on best practices in test automation, CI/CD, and quality assurance.
Develop Analytical Frameworks:
- Create frameworks for assessing the effectiveness of test automation, ROI calculations, and impact analysis on the CI/CD pipeline.
- Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
Implement Monitoring Solutions:
- Utilize tool like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack to monitor test executions and analyze logs for troubleshooting.
Reporting and Metrics:
Develop comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate test results, coverage, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
