Automation Tester

Harmonia Holdings Group - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Automation Tester to join our Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) team. The role focuses on delivering automated software testing solutions to ensure the quality and reliability of software products. The ideal candidate will have a passion for automation testing, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong experience and skills in delivering automated software testing solutions using industry best practices as part of an Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) team.
• Create comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test suites encompassing functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and performance/load testing to cover all new and updated features via the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Ensure test cases are clearly and easily traceable to requirements and implementation code through a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) or similar as appropriate.
• Conduct testing through automation using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Author Gherkin feature specifications in cooperation with developers for new and existing features.
• Work with DevSecOps team members to ensure automated testing runs on a recurring basis automatically and reliably.
• Provide recommendations to enhance the quality of deliverables via suggested changes to Agile SDLC, business processes, or other areas.

Requirements

• Proficiency in automated software testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Experience with Playwright or similar for web application testing.
• Experience with TypeScript for scripting automated tests is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with automated security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• 3+ years of experience in automation.
• Strong understanding of Agile SDLC principles and practices.
• Ability to create detailed test plans, procedures, and test suites.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring automated tests are integrated seamlessly into the pipeline for fast feedback and quality assurance.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in software testing and Agile methodologies (e.g., ISTQB, Agile Scrum Master) are advantageous.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud-based testing environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.

Benefits

• Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and family
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Veterans Cohort
• Gym membership reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Dollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matching
• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
• Adoption Expense Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities and paid training days
• Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and family
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation.