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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Staffxpert Llc
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Database Queries, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, SoapUI, SQL Databases, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, Performance Testing, Postman, Api Management, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us24092394fe9d7eb5a3e30715d6db4c81

## About the Role

STAFFXPERT is seeking multiple QA Automation Engineers with strong hands-on experience in test automation, performance testing, API testing, and SQL. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their technical expertise through real-world experience.
Must-Have Skills

 * Proven and demonstrable experience with Selenium.
 * Proven and demonstrable experience with JMeter.
 * Strong scripting/programming experience using:

 * Java
 * Python
 * or other languages relevant to Selenium/JMeter.
 * Hands-on experience with API testing using:

 * SoapUI
 * Postman
 * or similar API testing tools.
 * Strong SQL skills with experience writing complex queries, including:

 * Joins
 * Subqueries
 * Grouping/Aggregations
 * Experience using DBeaver or similar database tools.
 * Strong understanding of QA automation frameworks, test execution, defect identification, and troubleshooting.

Key Requirements
Selenium + JMeter + Java/Python + API Testing + SQL are the core requirements.



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