Automated Tester

Summary

Blu Omega is seeking an Automated Tester to support a federal IT modernization and mortgage technology program. The role designs, develops, and maintains automated testing solutions for web applications, APIs, and integrated systems, while supporting CI/CD integration, defect analysis, test planning, and Agile collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and regression testing
• Create and execute automated test scripts using frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• Develop API test automation for REST/JSON services using tools like Postman/Newman, RestAssured, or Karate
• Collaborate with developers to improve application testability and support unit and integration testing strategies
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Define and manage test data, test environments, and automated reporting metrics
• Translate user stories and requirements into test scenarios and automation plans
• Perform defect triage and root-cause analysis, documenting results to support audit readiness
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate across distributed teams

Skills

• 3+ years of software testing experience with hands-on test automation
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Experience testing web applications and APIs, developing automated regression test suites
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• API testing and automation experience with tools such as Postman/Newman, RestAssured, or Karate
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern SDLC practices
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear documentation
• Ability to meet federal background check requirements
• Experience supporting federal IT programs or regulated environments
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, containerized environments like Docker, and infrastructure-as-code
• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG
• Understanding of application security fundamentals, including OWASP Top 10
• Experience with mortgage, lending, or financial systems
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of software testing experience with hands-on test automation
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Experience testing web applications and APIs, developing automated regression test suites
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• API testing and automation experience with tools such as Postman/Newman, RestAssured, or Karate
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern SDLC practices
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear documentation
• Ability to meet federal background check requirements

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting federal IT programs or regulated environments
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, containerized environments like Docker, and infrastructure-as-code
• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG
• Understanding of application security fundamentals, including OWASP Top 10
• Experience with mortgage, lending, or financial systems
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6

Benefits

• Remote work