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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Guidehouse Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $53,000.0 - $88,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft UI Automation, Regression Testing, Swagger, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Postman, Vue.js, Playwright, Sentry - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=216ffd9bd9cb72e0 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software issue identification?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. * Minimum two (2) years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, or application development. * Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, including defect documentation, regression testing, and validation. * Experience or familiarity with Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript, Postman, Swagger, or similar testing tools. * Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts, GitHub Actions, and cloud-based application environments such as AWS. * Familiarity with web application technologies such as Vue.js, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, or Amazon S3. * Ability to work effectively in an Agile team environment and collaborate with developers, product owners, and other testers. * Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn new tools and technologies. * Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration. * 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. What Would Be Nice To Have: * Exposure to Python/Django-based web applications. * Exposure to performance, load, accessibility, or security testing concepts. * Familiarity with AWS monitoring, alerting, or error-tracking tools such as Sentry. * Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards. ## Description * Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts to validate application functionality, user workflows, and regression scenarios. * Support UI automation using tools such as Playwright, with a focus on reliable, maintainable test coverage. * Assist with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and release processes. * Document defects, reproduce issues, and verify fixes in coordination with developers and product teams. * Communicate test results, risks, and blockers clearly during sprint and release activities. ## Related Videos - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From Doubt to Confidence: How Sentry Uses Verdaccio to Bulletproof SDK Releases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/739-from-doubt-to-confidence-how-sentry-uses-verdaccio-to-bulletproof-sdk-releases) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 119 - ❤️ === ❤️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/454-dev-digest-119) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)