Automation Tester: Build & Validate Automated Tests

Bow Wave LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC is seeking an entry- to junior-level QA Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts under guidance. You will work with developers, analysts, and product teams to understand expected behavior and create test plans and scenarios.

The role involves executing manual and automated tests, documenting defects, and assisting in CI/CD integration. A bachelor’s degree is required and knowledge of Selenium, JUnit, and Git is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Foundational exposure to automated testing through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Ability to design basic automated test cases using common frameworks.
• Understanding QA methodologies and software quality practices.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product teams to gather requirements.
• Create test plans, cases, and scenarios based on specs.
• Execute manual and automated test cycles to verify functionality.
• Identify defects, support root cause discussions, and aid resolutions.
• Maintain automated regression suites as features evolve.
• Support tests in CI/CD pipelines and across environments.
• Contribute to process improvements for testing and automation.

Skills

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Cucumber

Git

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Bow Wave LLC is seeking an entry- to junior-level QA Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts under guidance. You will work with developers, analysts, and product teams to understand expected behavior and create test plans and scenarios.

The role involves executing manual and automated tests, documenting defects, and assisting in CI/CD integration. A bachelor’s degree is required and knowledge of Selenium, JUnit, and Git is beneficial.