QA Automation Engineer
About The Position
Guidehouse is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts to ensure application quality. The engineer will support UI automation, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, document and verify defects, and communicate test results. The position requires collaboration within an Agile team environment and a strong attention to detail. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm focused on delivering advisory, technology, and managed services.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
