Automation Tester

Overview

CTIS, Inc. is seeking an Automation Tester to support the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program Enterprise Systems (CTEP-ESYS) at NCI/NIH. The candidate will work within an Agile/Scrum team to design, develop, and execute automated test solutions across a suite of enterprise clinical trials applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Gherkin/ATDD frameworks

• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites based on system requirements, design documents, and functional specifications

• Conduct functional, integration, regression, and Section 508 compliance testing across CTEP-ESYS applications

• Utilize JIRA, XRAY, and Zephyr for test management, defect tracking, and test reporting

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and version control via Bitbucket/GitHub

• Perform database validation using SQL queries against Oracle databases

• Participate in daily Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings

• Provide regular testing status updates and coordinate with development and DevOps teams on defect resolution

• Support Section 508/WCAG compliance testing using SortSite and WebKing

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience, including hands-on automation development

• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java

• Experience with JIRA and a test management plugin (XRAY or Zephyr)

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, or equivalent)

• Working knowledge of SQL for data validation

• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing federal government or NIH/NCI applications

• Knowledge of Section 508/WCAG accessibility compliance testing

• Familiarity with Gherkin/BDD (Cucumber or SpecFlow)

• Experience with Bitbucket, GitHub, or Confluence

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent

• Background in clinical trials or health IT systems

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

Compensation & Benefits

CTIS, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral program

• Health and wellness events and gym membershipAnnual Salary Range - $120,000 - $130,000