QA Automation and Data Validation Tester US - Remote (Any location)

March 7, 2026

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Job Family: Testing Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: • 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. What You Will Need: • 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. What Would Be Nice To Have: • Familiarity with the following tools: • Jenkins • TestNG • JMeter • DataDog • Understanding of DevOps testing environment and object-Oriented Programming and how it relates to software testing. • Familiarity with insurance related processes • Familiarity with approach and methodologies related to customer and user experience for digital solutions. • Familiarity with advanced agile practices including release trains, DevOps, arenaflex/CD pipeline management, and security requirements. • Experience using JIRA or an equivalent agile project management tool (i.e. Pivotal Tracker, VersionOne, ClearQuest). The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 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 • 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 About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. 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. Apply tot his job

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