Automation Tester

Harmonia Holdings Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mid-Level Automation Tester at Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the reliability and performance of classified systems within a highly secure SCIF environment. This role involves collaboration with development teams to create comprehensive test plans and identify issues in a fast-paced setting, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and security teams to understand application functionality and design effective test strategies.
• Execute automated test cases, analyze results, and report defects to development teams, ensuring timely resolution.
• Create and manage test data, ensuring accurate coverage of functional, security, and performance testing scenarios.
• Perform regression testing to validate changes and fixes to the system.
• Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Ensure the security and compliance of automated testing within a SCIF environment, adhering to classified system policies and procedures.
• Support both functional and non-functional testing, including load and performance testing.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Communicate testing progress, issues, and results to project stakeholders and technical teams.

Requirements

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in automation testing, with hands-on experience in developing and executing automated tests for complex applications.
• Proficiency with Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or other similar automation frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile environments, with strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated testing into DevOps practices.
• Strong experience with test case management tools and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a secure, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience testing within highly secure environments, such as SCIF, is highly desired.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Experience with security testing for classified systems.
• Certifications such as Certified Software Tester (CSTE) or ISTQB are a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and containerization tools like Docker.

Benefits

• Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans with 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.