Sr QA Automation

Title: Senior QA Testing & Automation
Location: McLean VA
Exp: 10+

The Role
We are seeking a Senior QA Testing & Automation Consultant to support a major modernization program. This role sits within the UAT team and focuses on ensuring high-quality delivery across User Acceptance Testing, requirements validation, change management, and cutover activities. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to validate solutions and enhance testing automation practices.
What You’ll Do
Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities across the modernization program lifecycle
Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases aligned to business requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure traceability to test scenarios
Manage and assess change requests, ensuring appropriate testing coverage and impact analysis
Support cutover planning and execution, ensuring readiness for production deployment
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in UAT, QA testing, and test automation within complex programs
Strong understanding of business analysis, requirements gathering, and validation processes
Experience working in financial services, ideally within banking or payments environments
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks)
Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to work across business and technology teams
Bonus Points For
Experience supporting large-scale modernization or transformation programs
Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM, TestRail)
Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
Experience with data validation and integration testing
Understanding of release management and cutover strategies