Senior QA Automation Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Senior QA Automation Engineer (AWS): Developing and executing automated test frameworks for enterprise systems with an accent on Playwright, CI/CD integration, and AWS-based workload validation. Focus on building reliable test coverage, mentoring team members, and ensuring system quality within Agile delivery environments.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) authorized to work in the U.S. Role is based in San Antonio, TX with remote options available.

Salary: $70,000–$116,000 per year.

Company

Guidehouse is a professional services firm providing consulting and managed services to public and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright to validate application functionality.
• Design and implement UI automation strategies ensuring reliable and maintainable test coverage.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
• Conduct peer reviews of automation code to ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
• Communicate test results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders throughout the release cycle.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) to meet government clearance requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, or application development.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting AWS-based workloads.
• Strong proficiency in Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, API testing, and performance testing tools.

Nice to have

• Experience testing Python/Django-based web applications.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards.
• Experience with penetration, performance, or load testing in AWS environments.
• Familiarity with application monitoring tools like Sentry.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Flexible benefits package including parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive environment with focus on professional development and certifications.
• Access to employee assistance programs and supplemental insurance options.