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Automation QA Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$59K - $98K/yr

Testing Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will ... Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate, mentor, and support team ...

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Test Automation Engineer (Contract)

Arlington, VA · Remote

$53 - $70/hr

Remote within the continental United States, East Coast working hours Citizenship & Clearance ... Own and manage the development-level testing process and outcomes * Design, develop, and maintain ...

Software Test Automation Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$48 - $63.25/hr

This position requires US or Naturalized Citizenship to be considered and is 100% remote. The ... Unit Testing: Assist the development team by writing unit tests to validate individual components ...

Test Automation Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$48 - $63.25/hr

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Test Automation Engineer to support a federal client by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions across development, test, and release activities. This ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Chesapeake, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Hampton, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Annandale, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Williamsburg, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Lynchburg, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

About the Team and Role: We're hiring our first AI Automation Engineer to lead how we apply AI ... remote work reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more. Benefits are ...

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Remote automation testers often encounter challenges like coordinating across different time zones, maintaining effective communication with development teams, and managing test environments remotely. To address these issues, it’s important to utilize clear documentation practices, regularly attend virtual meetings, and leverage project management tools such as Jira or Slack for updates and collaboration. Testers should also proactively set up secure access to cloud-based or shared test environments and develop a system for tracking test runs and results. With these strategies, remote testers can overcome common hurdles, ensuring that their testing processes remain smooth and the quality of deliverables is maintained.
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Automation QA Engineer

Guidehouse

Mclean, VA • On-site, Remote

$59K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


Guidehouse rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 57 rated business consultants


Job description

Job Family:

Testing


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
  • As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will develop and maintain test script using relevant frameworks.

  • Automate test cases across multiple user roles.

  • Implement UI Automation using tools such as playwright, Conduct peer reviews of your code.

  • Share test execution results and feedback every release cycle.

  • Lead test automation initiatives and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum of Two (2) to Four(4) years of experience in quality assurance or testing for enterprise systems and application development.

  • Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

  • At least one(1) to two (2) years of experience providing QA and testing support for AWS-based workloads.

  • Proven ability to perform manual and automated testing, including defect documentation, reproduction, and validation.

  • Strong expertise in test automation using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), API testing, performance testing, and tools such as Swagger and Postman.

  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) integrated with AWS services (e.g., SSM, PostgreSQL).

  • Demonstrated proficiency in testing workloads built with AWS services and technologies including Vue.js, Python, Django, and S3.

  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate, mentor, and support team members to resolve complex technical issues.

  • Experienced Agile practitioner with a track record of planning and delivering software in iterative environments.

  • Ability to test and validate workloads for compliance with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.

  • US Citizens and Green Card holders only.

  • No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.

  • 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience working with Python/Django web-based applications.

  • Experience conducting penetration and load testing on the AWS Cloud.

  • Experience in configuring monitoring and alerting in Sentry.

  • Knowledge of 508 testing standards and requirements.

The annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.


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