Automation Teser

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Automation Tester

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• Build, maintain, and scale robust automated test and deployment frameworks for web applications, APIs.
• Perform manual functional, exploratory, regression, and usability testing on web applications
• Review product requirements, design comprehensive test plans, write detailed manual test cases, and define clear criteria for automation candidate selection.
• Integrate automated test suites and validation steps directly into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality and rapid feedback loops.
• Identify repetitive manual testing, operational tasks, and workflows, transforming them into reliable, maintainable automated scripts
• Analyze automated run failures, isolate root causes, log defects, and track issues through resolution alongside development teams.
• Establish best practices for code design in automation, conduct code reviews for test suites, and maintain clear framework documentation.
• Work independently while collaborating with other team members, managing your workload efficiently and delivering quality solutions.
• Advocate for quality best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• College degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in test automation, software development, or DevOps engineering.
• At least five (5) years' experience in Information Technology
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented or scripting language (Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#)
• Hands-on experience with modern automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or REST Assured) and Atlassian tools
• Familiarity with source control (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab)
• Strong understanding of security best practices in application and database development.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• US residency of 3+ years

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).

This is a full-time position paying a base salary of $120,000 - 130,000, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.