Test Automation Engineer

whiteSpace is an information technology consultancy servicing a client base primarily in the middle market, with a relentless commitment to social good, technology, and client engagement. At whiteSpace our goal is to provide an authentic, human-centered approach to delivering solutions aimed at moving our society forward. These solutions leverage technology to create new opportunities for our clients and the communities that they serve.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be an integral part of ensuring the quality of the projects we deliver for our clients.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with team members on creating optimal tests.
• Advise project teams on testing needs during requirements gathering.
• Conduct quality assurance for software development projects.
• Develop and maintain automated testing suites that can be run locally and in CI/CD environments.
• Determine appropriate test data for a given testing requirement.

Who you are:

• A U.S. citizen (This does not include green card and work visa sponsorship.)
• Based in the U.S.
• A self-starter who thrives in a remote-first culture.
• A strong collaborator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thoughtful, adaptable, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

What you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Java development experience and/or experience developing tests for Java-based applications.
• 3+ years of experience conducting quality assurance for software development, developing and maintaining automated testing suites, writing code-based tests in a variety of languages and environments, and integrating and using current testing tools and technologies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with designers, business analysts, back-end developers, and others.
• Willingness to learn new languages and techniques, and obtain certifications.
• An active Public Trust Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

We would love to see:

• Knowledge of the most current testing and automation technologies for software quality assurance as well as the ability to evaluate new testing tools and determine suitability.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.), HTML, and CSS development.
• 1+ years of experience with a public cloud platform (AWS-preferred).
• Familiarity/experience with Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Maven, Gradle, REST Assured, Karate, etc.

What we offer:

• 100% remote work (Work from anywhere in the U.S.)
• 100% paid HSA medical, dental, and vision premiums and 20% for dependents.
• A $500 annual HSA deposit if enrolled in a HSA medical plan.
• 401(k) match (4% of annual compensation.)
• 15 days of paid time off and 11 paid company holidays.
• $1,500 annual professional development reimbursement (You love your craft? We do too!)
• $1,000 team engagement budget per team per quarter (Get to know your team, on us!)
• A discretionary annual bonus.
• Opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
• Collaborative, sharp, and thoughtful coworkers.
• Creative freedom (with your team) to explore technology.
• Diversity in the problem space (work on a multitude of different projects).

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $125,000.