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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation) - **Company:** Assurety Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Mainframes, Pivot Tables, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Driven Tests, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, VersionOne, Enterprise Software Applications, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Devsecops - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=443565349c2bb1f3 ## About the Role This QA Automation Engineer - Level 3 role is a senior-level position focused on leading automation efforts, enhancing QA frameworks, and ensuring high-quality delivery across USPS enterprise systems. This role is ideal for a QA professional with strong technical depth, leadership experience, and expertise in both manual and automation testing across complex enterprise applications, including Payroll systems. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to align QA practices with business goals, ensure compliance with USPS standards, and drive continuous improvement across platforms., * 6-8 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on automation and enterprise systems. * Proven experience leading QA efforts and managing manual and automated testing initiatives across multiple platforms. * Expertise in automation tools, frameworks, and scripting for API, functional, integration, and data-driven testing. * Deep understanding of SDLC, software testing methodologies, Agile/Scrum practices, and CI/CD or DevSecOps environments. * Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel (Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and reporting tools. * Experience developing test plans, test scripts, test data, and validating complex business workflows. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred * Experience with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, or other enterprise transactional systems, including payroll processing, taxes, deductions, benefits, and payroll lifecycle workflows. * Experience using AI-assisted testing or AI-generated test scripting tools to improve testing efficiency. * Certifications in QA, Automation, or Cloud platforms (e.g., ISTQB, AWS, Azure). * Experience with performance and security testing tools. * Familiarity with USPS systems, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and VersionOne or equivalent Agile management tools. * Background in business-to-business transactional systems, workflow automation, enterprise architecture, and product lifecycle decisions. * Mainframe testing experience is considered an advantage. ## Description Summary: Assurety is an industry leader in the postal and parcel ecosystem, with 21+ years of experience serving government and commercial sectors, including postal/parcel, marketing, finance, retail, and higher education. We leverage data and technology to solve complex problems, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ownership. Our solutions help clients save lives, cut costs, boost revenue, strengthen the U.S. economy, and enhance customer experiences., * Lead QA automation efforts across multiple USPS systems, including functional, integration, transactional, API, regression, smoke, and end-to-end (E2E) testing. * Design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and test scripts that support enterprise-level testing needs. * Collaborate with product owners, developers, business analysts, PMO, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with business and technical requirements. * Develop and review test strategies, test plans, test data, and testing procedures to validate complex business workflows and system integrations. * Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to team development through technical guidance and knowledge sharing. * Oversee the planning and execution of automated and manual testing activities, ensuring timely, high-quality releases and compliance with USPS Technology Solution Life Cycle (TSLC) standards. * Conduct advanced testing, including performance, security, integration, and functional validation of enterprise applications. * Analyze test results, verify defect resolutions, identify testing risks, and communicate recommendations and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership. * Contribute to system architecture discussions to improve testability, automation coverage, and long-term maintainability. * Support post-deployment validation and production monitoring to ensure sustained software quality. * Participate in strategic QA planning, Agile ceremonies, and continuous process improvement initiatives, leveraging AI-assisted testing tools where appropriate to improve testing efficiency., * QA deliverables are consistently high-quality, timely, and aligned with business needs. * Risks are proactively identified and mitigated through strong testing and collaboration. * QA processes are well-documented, standardized, and continuously improved. * Stakeholders view QA as a key contributor to successful product delivery and operational excellence. ## Related Videos - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Self-service Quality: QA Without QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100184-self-service-quality-qa-without-qa) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)