QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer  

12 Months contract –   extension   

McLean , VA – On-site   M-F  

 Job Description:

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of web, mobile, and API applications.
• The ideal candidate will have strong automation experience and a passion for delivering high-quality software in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts.
• Develop and execute automated tests for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Conduct API testing and validation using automation tools.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Analyze test results and provide quality and release readiness reports.
• Continuously improve test automation coverage and testing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.
• Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and testing best practices.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.