Quality Engineering, Application Modernization Specialist

Guidehouse

Quality engineering specialist modernizing enterprise applications for Guidehouse, an AI-led professional services firm. Building automated testing, validating migrations, and integrating quality into cloud delivery pipelines.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,200 - $112,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing frameworks, quality engineering strategies, and cloud application modernization. Proficient in integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with Agile teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

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Automated Testing SolutionsCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationQuality Engineering StrategiesAgile Scrum MethodologiesData Migration Validation

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Hard Skills

SeleniumPlaywrightCypressTestCompleteSQLAPI TestingPerformance TestingRegression TestingRoot Cause AnalysisTest Plan Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer EngagementPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitHubGitLabJenkinsJIRACloud PlatformsAI-Enabled Testing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBAWS CertificationAzure CertificationSAFe CertificationScrum CertificationDevSecOps Certification

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleCloud-Native ApplicationsApplication ModernizationETL ProcessesMicroservicesData Integration PlatformsDevSecOpsContinuous Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCypressDistributed SystemsETLJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesOracleSDLCSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with product owners, architects, developers, and cloud engineers to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle
Analyze business, functional, technical, and cloud architecture requirements to develop quality engineering strategies and test approaches
Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web applications, APIs, microservices, cloud-native solutions, and data integration platforms
Develop and execute automated functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing
Support application modernization, including migration of legacy Oracle-based applications and databases to AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms
Validate data migration, data conversion, ETL processes, API integrations, and system interoperability
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to define acceptance criteria, ensure requirements are testable, and establish quality gates
Develop and maintain automation scripts, test data, test harnesses, and reusable testing assets
Identify, troubleshoot, and perform root cause analysis of defects with development teams
Utilize modern testing and AI-enabled quality engineering tools
Establish quality metrics, automation KPIs, and reporting dashboards
Participate in architecture, design, and sprint reviews to ensure applications are scalable, secure, accessible, and aligned with cloud modernization objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Five (5) years of experience supporting software quality assurance, quality engineering, test automation, or application modernization initiatives
Three (3) years of experience developing automated testing solutions using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, or similar frameworks
Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects in Agile and Scrum environments
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end automated test coverage for enterprise applications
Experience testing APIs, web services, integrations, cloud-native applications, and distributed systems
Experience integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar platforms
Experience validating data migration, conversion, and integration efforts
Strong understanding of DevSecOps, continuous testing, and modern software delivery practices
Experience performing root cause analysis and resolving complex defects
Experience creating test plans, test strategies, test cases, and quality documentation
Strong understanding of SQL, database testing, and data validation methodologies
Experience using JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), Git, and modern work management platforms
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong customer engagement, time management, and prioritization skills
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Nice to have: experience with Oracle environments and Oracle-to-cloud modernization
Nice to have: experience with AWS, Azure, containers, Kubernetes, serverless architectures, data platforms, performance/security/accessibility testing, and AI-assisted test automation
Section 508 Trusted Tester, ISTQB, AWS, Azure, SAFe, Scrum, or DevSecOps certifications are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, including Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package