Automation Quality Assurance Engineer

Automation QA Engineer Perks:

• Collaborative, mission-driven culture in a non-profit dedicated to science and societal advancement.
• Hybrid flexibility with up to 2 days remote after probationary period.
• Access to ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Salary range: $93,000 to $115,000.

Automation QA Engineer Requirements:

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain a T3 Public Trust clearance and work on site at an approved office location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Three to five years of experience in automated testing with strong proficiency in Java, Eclipse, and Selenium WebDriver.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Agile or DevOps environments, version control (Git), and cloud platforms.
• Security+ certification required within three to six months, along with strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Automation QA Engineer Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Java/Selenium and migrate legacy scripts to modern tools.
• Design automation suites for web, API, and database testing, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Execute regression, integration, performance, and security validation in cloud environments (AWS/Azure) with tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Collaborate with developers in a matrix organization to ensure testability, manage test data, and deliver automated reporting dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security standards (NIST, RMF, DoD CC SRG) and document automation processes and best practices.
• Support Agile delivery using Jira/Confluence and mentor team members on automation tools and practices.