QA Automation Engineer

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Job description

Job Family:

Digital Consulting
Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We seek candidates with extensive knowledge of and hands on experience with designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure software quality and efficiency in the development lifecycle. The QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for advising on efficient performance testing strategies, implementing the test framework, elaborating test plans based on the business needs and customer requirements, and checking the work of junior and mid-level specialists.

This position requires the individual to:

• Design and develop automation scripts to validate the functionality, accuracy, and efficiency of software products.
• Integrate automation testing protocols with existing code and engineering processes.
• Analyze problems, diagnosing root causes, and resolving defects.
• Work closely with development teams to create automation strategies and deployment processes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Report results and feedback to software development teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for automated processes, test results, and troubleshooting guides

What You Will Need:

• Minimum THREE (3) years working on Agile Software Projects that used Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies. DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester certification within 6 months after contract award.
• Experience implementing test tools to support test automation, performance testing, and code coverage; i.e. Selenium and SonarQube.
• Experience meeting with the software design team to discuss verification protocols.
• Experience identifying software application weaknesses and target areas.
• Experience sketching out ideas for automated software test procedures.
• Experience reviewing software bug reports and highlighting problem areas.
• Experience writing automation scripts and implementing software applications.
• Experience designing and installing software databases.
• Experience troubleshooting automation software and finalizing system procedures.
• Experience identifying quality issues and creating test reports.
• Experience collaborating with the design team to solve application faults.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree

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
• 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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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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