Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm that focuses on providing solutions to various sectors. They are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test scripts, support UI automation, and assist with CI/CD integration.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts to validate application functionality, user workflows, and regression scenarios
- Support UI automation using tools such as Playwright, with a focus on reliable, maintainable test coverage
- Assist with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and release processes
- Document defects, reproduce issues, and verify fixes in coordination with developers and product teams
- Communicate test results, risks, and blockers clearly during sprint and release activities
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, or application development
- Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, including defect documentation, regression testing, and validation
- Experience or familiarity with Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript, Postman, Swagger, or similar testing tools
- Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts, GitHub Actions, and cloud-based application environments such as AWS
- Familiarity with web application technologies such as Vue.js, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, or Amazon S3
- Ability to work effectively in an Agile team environment and collaborate with developers, product owners, and other testers
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn new tools and technologies
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
- Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'PUBLIC TRUST'; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
- Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
- Exposure to Python/Django-based web applications
- Exposure to performance, load, accessibility, or security testing concepts
- Familiarity with AWS monitoring, alerting, or error-tracking tools such as Sentry
- Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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