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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Tester - **Company:** The Search Ltd - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Postman, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Playwright, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** June 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9c749ab0-99c7-4670-8282-248e1df43d82 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience. * 3+ years of hands-on automation testing experience. * Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, UFT, or similar. * Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test planning, and defect management. * Experience testing RESTful APIs and web services. * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments. * Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. * Active CBP Clearance or Active Top Secret Clearance. * U.S. Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government agencies. * Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps. * Experience with cloud environments including AWS or Azure. * Familiarity with performance and security testing methodologies. * ISTQB or other QA-related certifications. Desired Skills * Selenium WebDriver * Cypress * Playwright * Java, JavaScript, or Python * Postman * REST Assured * Git * Jenkins * Jira * Agile/Scrum ## Description We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Tester to support a Federal Government program in Ashburn, VA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical applications through a combination of manual and automated testing. This role requires hands-on experience with automation frameworks, test execution, defect management, and collaboration within Agile development teams. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based and enterprise applications. * Execute functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing activities. * Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test data. * Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar technologies. * Identify, document, track, and validate defects through resolution. * Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure application quality. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. * Support CI/CD processes by integrating automated testing into deployment pipelines. * Analyze test results and provide recommendations for quality improvements. * Ensure compliance with Federal security and quality standards. ## Related Videos - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)