As a Test Engineer (Automation & Data Validation) will support a high-paced Agile client environment and team of experienced application developers
The development team supports a large integrated platform which deploys through a DevSecOps pipeline
Will support the agile team within a prescribed SDLC and deployment process which requires testing and supporting documentation to be completed at consistent milestones during each delivery sprint
Communication is paramount to keep to the sprint milestones to ensure a successful delivery and production deployment each sprint
Work with developers, analysts, DevOps engineers to fully support the team
Primary focus of the Test Engineer will be contributing to and overseeing creation, upkeep, and execution of all test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts
Ensuring adherence to testing standards working with the team to improve minimizing defects
Database and Data Review/Validation
Adherence to deadlines and communicating status and progress
Contributing to software development process by testing and validating specifications are met in an Agile Scrum environment
Following established software development testing standards and procedures and contribute towards their improvement
Designing and developing complete automated test coverage of the application
Performing root cause analysis with developers and surfacing steps to recreate issues
Participating in peer and design reviews
Reviewing and analyzing complex programming specifications to properly and effectively test each application requirement
Conducting thorough defect analysis, document findings, and steps to reproduce
Providing production support and suggest enhancements to existing business applications
Multi-tasking and communicating status regularly to ensure all deadlines are met

Requirements

At Minimum Six (6) years of experience with Software Test Automation
Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Four (4) years of experience is needed in lieu of degree
Candidate must have experience in the following areas: Designing and developing test cases, test plans, and other associated test related documentation
Expertise in manual & automated testing, documentation, and validation of any issues or defects reported by the end users
Performing application testing using existing testing tools, and manual testing
Experience with Database work and Data Review/Validation
Built or expanded automated text Framework
Experience with Java, building Queries
Experience with application testing utilizing Katalon and Selenium or equivalent tools
Must be US Citizen
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
Must be able to travel to Client location in Washington, DC for meetings when needed

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software Test Automationtest case designtest plan developmentmanual testingautomated testingdefect analysisJavadatabase validationKatalonSelenium

Soft Skills

communicationmulti-taskingcollaborationproblem-solvingadherence to deadlines

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeFederal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST