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Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
Vienna, VA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$135,200.0 - $147,680.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Web Accessibility Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Software Quality Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Regression Testing Software Tools Selenium
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Test Case Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Web Testing Software Repository Enterprise Software Applications Cloud Platform System Performance Testing Cypress (Programming Language) Git Playwright Browser Testing SDET

Job description

  • In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions across web, mobile, API, CMS, and cloud-based platforms while partnering closely with engineering, product, and design system teams.
  • The ideal candidate brings 5-10 years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, and CI/CD practices, with a strong foundation in accessibility testing and modern engineering tools. You will play a key role in building scalable automation frameworks, improving testing processes, and integrating AI-enabled capabilities to accelerate test creation, optimize regression testing, enhance defect analysis, and improve overall quality outcomes.
  • Design and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites
  • Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
  • Execute functional, regression, integration, accessibility, performance, and cross-browser testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases
  • Leverage AI-assisted testing capabilities to improve efficiency, coverage, and quality insights
  • Drive continuous improvement of testing practices, tools, and processes

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available., * 5-10 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or test automation

  • Strong experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, Git-based repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508) and assistive technologies
  • Experience testing web, mobile, API, and enterprise applications
  • Experience incorporating AI into testing processes, including test generation, defect analysis, regression optimization, or automated reporting
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a quality engineering professional who is passionate about automation, accessibility, AI-driven testing innovation, and delivering exceptional digital experiences.
  • 5-10 years of Software QA, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation experience
  • Strong experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks
  • Experience testing web, mobile, API, and enterprise applications
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Git repositories, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong knowledge of automated testing tools/frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
  • Experience creating and executing regression, integration, functional, and performance testing
  • Accessibility: experience with WCAG, ADA & Section 508 compliance
  • AI: experience leveraging AI for test case generation, regression testing, defect analysis, automated reporting and test automation acceleration

Benefits & conditions

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

About the company

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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