Automation Tester

Company: Harmonia Holdings Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.We are seeking a Mid-Level Automation Tester to join our team in a highly secure SCIF environment. The Automation Tester will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the reliability and performance of classified systems. You will collaborate with development teams to create comprehensive test plans and identify any issues or bugs in a secure and fast-paced environment.Key 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.Required Qualifications:
  • 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.Preferred Qualifications:
    • 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.
    • This position is 100% onsite in a SCIF environment, ensuring the secure handling of classified information.
    • Must be adaptable to working in a highly secure and controlled environment.
    • Occasional after-hours testing may be required for system updates and releases.Here at Harmonia, we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
      • Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
      • Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
      • Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
      • A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
      • A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
      • Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
      • Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
      • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) CertificationWe recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to:
        • 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
        • Flexible schedules and teleworking options
        • Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
        • Adoption Expense Reimbursement
        • 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-- and so much more!Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics.Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact HR@harmonia.com.
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