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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Engineer (Remote) - **Company:** OXLEY ENTERPRISES INC - **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $76,560.0 - $85,066.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, SAP Sales and Distribution, Selenium, Software Engineering, Test Scripts, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usf746a67724f0d2c000e5e9629e347eab ## About the Role The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WYLocation: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement. Are you passionate about software quality? Join our team to help ensure flawless user experiences by identifying and documenting bugs. Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact!Position Description: The Automation Test Engineer assesses software quality through both automated and manual testing and works with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts. This position supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Minimum/General Experience: 4 years of automation software testing experienceMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field Essential Skills/Qualifications:Excellent experience developing and executing automated test scriptsExcellent experience building test plans Above average experience with the Agile methodology and sprint-based testing cycles Above average experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira) Above average experience creating and maintaining detailed test documentation and reports Experience executing manual test scriptsExperience with Selenium Test Experience working with developers and other members of a software development team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent attention to detail skills Experience supporting a federal government department Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (preferred) General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment. Assignment Location - RemoteSedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. Security: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public TrustU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 yearsFederal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime eventsOPM Security Investigations Index (SII)DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)National Agency Check (NAC) recordsFBI name check FBI fingerprint checkCredit report checkWritten inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employmentPotential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkersLaw, Candidate must be located in DMV area and able to commute to Stafford, VA office !!! Candidate Must hold Active Secret Clearance !!! The Software Tester will support the program… ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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