QA Automation Engineer

About

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in modern web application testing and automation. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Playwright and hands-on experience testing applications built with React, .NET, and Microsoft PowerApps. Exposure to Python-based automation frameworks, cloud environments, and federal projects—particularly NIH—is highly desirable. The ability to obtain and retain a public trust clearance is required for consideration. This is a hybrid role based in Bethesda, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Build scalable, maintainable test scripts for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Test applications developed with React, .NET, and PowerApps.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track issues to resolution using Jira.
• Support testing efforts in AWS cloud environments.
• Maintain test documentation and artifacts in SharePoint.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including Section 508

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of QA automation experience
• Strong expertise in Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred)
• Experience testing React and .NET applications.
• Hands-on experience with PowerApps testing
• Proficiency in Python for automation or scripting
• Experience with GitHub, Jira, AWS, and Entra (Azure AD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH or other federal projects.
• API testing experience (Postman, REST clients)
• Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility (ADA/Section 508) testing
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with Docker and DevSecOps practices

Compensation

Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities.