Automation Testing Specialist

Company Overview

At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.

Position Overview

The Automation Testing Specialist will perform software validation and testing, prepare test documentation, translate requirements into test scenarios, execute test cases, document defects, support UAT, perform performance and API testing, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software validation and testing, write test cases, map requirements to test scenarios, validate functionality, perform regression testing, integration testing, interface testing, and testing of downstream functions.
• Prepare any required test documentation, design and prepare test data, review test results, and evaluate for conformance with design.
• Translate verbal and written requirements and functional specifications into effective test cases and test scenarios to conduct integrated, scenario-based User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of complex health exchange systems.
• Develop and identify test data for test scenarios.
• Execute test cases and document the results of the test execution.
• Document defects identified during test case execution and work with developers to resolve the defects.
• Create test plans and test calendars to coordinate testing tasks and establish timelines.
• Utilize performance testing techniques such as performance modeling, establishing baselines, services monitoring, and profiling system performance.
• Use performance tools such as JMeter, Gatling, BlazeMeter, or similar tools to simulate usage/load of large enterprise environments.
• Perform API services testing using the ReadyAPI tool or similar tools.
• Work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and validate requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance activities such as peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and test case execution results.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of IT experience in test automation frameworks in a JAVA-based or JavaScript-based technology stack.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience creating test scripts for microservices/API using Newman or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience developing BDD (Behavior Driven Development) using Cucumber or equivalent.
• Experience in prioritizing and tagging the application features for smoke, regression, and load testing.
• Experience in developing and enhancing functional test automation frameworks and publishing coverage reports.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Expertise in automation testing tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, or equivalent.
• Experience in Sauce Labs or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Java/Web application tester.
• Hands-on experience developing automation scripts using Selenium, Selenium Web Driver, QTP, Python, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of database concepts and experience in writing SQL queries.
• Experience developing automated scripts for RESTful services and integrating them with Jenkins/GIT.
• Experience in testing websites across multiple browsers, web services, back-end processing, and data validation utilizing SQL.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with backend database testing on SQL, PostgreSQL, or any other enterprise database systems.
• Experience in performing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) related test automation, scenario testing, human-in-the-loop analysis, scripting, and testing.
• Ability to use SQL to perform complex DB queries.
• Experience in mobile testing, system testing, data migration testing, data integrity testing, and data transformation-related testing.
• Experience with industry-standard Quality Assurance best practices for Agile and Iterative SDLCs, testing methodologies, version control systems, implementation, and deployment activities.

Why Join 4A 

• Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
• Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
• Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.