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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** ACE Limited - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, Github, Junit, Selenium, SQL Databases, Testng, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Playwright, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/junior-qa-engineer-seattle-wa--f450a739-47c1-4f29-ab7b-27028b5bdf76 ## About the Role Ace IT Careers is seeking candidates interested in Junior QA Automation Engineer opportunities with our employer and staffing network. We are particularly interested in candidates who understand Manual Testing and want to develop or demonstrate practical skills in Selenium, Java, API Testing, SQL, and modern automation tools. This opening may be suitable for candidates with academic projects, bootcamp experience, previous QA exposure, or approximately 0-5 years of relevant experience.Need More Hands-On Experience?, * 0-5 years of QA, Software Testing, Automation, or related technical experience. * Understanding of Manual Testing fundamentals. * Basic knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Java preferred. * Exposure to TestNG, JUnit, or similar testing frameworks. * Familiarity with API Testing using Postman or REST concepts. * Basic SQL/database testing knowledge. * Understanding of Git/GitHub and CI/CD concepts is preferred. * Exposure to Playwright or Cypress is a plus. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. * Good communication and documentation abilities. * Candidates with theoretical knowledge but limited hands-on automation experience may be considered for an optional paid technical preparation and placement-support pathway., Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Automation Engineering, Career Development, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Documentation, Git, GitHub, Identify Issues, JUnit, Java, Mail Services, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Selenium, Software Testing, Team Player, Test Automation, Testing ## Description Candidates who have the potential for QA Automation but need additional practical preparation may be invited to consider Ace IT Careers' optional paid QA career-development program. The program provides structured technical preparation, hands-on assignments, evaluations, mock interviews, resume support, and placement assistance. Applicants who are already technically qualified can proceed through the recruitment/evaluation pathway without enrolling in training. WHY APPLY?This is a strong opportunity for candidates who want to move beyond theoretical QA knowledge and position themselves for real-world Manual + Automation QA opportunities. Submit your application for an initial profile review. 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