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# SDET

- **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
- **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $147,680.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, 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
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/sdet--virginia_1186115

## About the Role

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

## 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


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