Cooperidge Consulting Firm
Automated QA Tester
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an experienced Automated QA Tester to support a multi-year IT Modernization and Transformation initiative with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) . This role is critical to delivering tested, secure, and hardened software solutions.
Cooperidge Consulting Firm pays $80,000–$115,000 per year. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
A current active SECRET DoD Clearance is required. Location: Hybrid — On‑site at Fort Meade, MD (2‑3 days per week) with telework options.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to understand application requirements and conformance criteria.
- Develop and execute both manual and automated test scripts.
- Create and maintain automated test frameworks (Selenium, Katalon, JUnit/TestNG).
- Perform front‑end (UI) and back‑end (API, database, server‑side) testing.
- Automate functionality, integration, and regression tests.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Analyze test results and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Support Agile, incremental delivery processes.
- Conduct performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Execute API testing using RestEasy, Postman, or Insomnia.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
- Expert proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Katalon, JUnit/TestNG.
- Skilled in Java, JavaScript, or Python for test automation scripting.
- Strong SQL skills for database validation (Postgres).
- Experience in CI/CD DevSecOps environments with Jira, Confluence, Jenkins.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to mentor team members.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources