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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** New Paradigm for Education, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Static Program Analysis, Databases, Issue Tracking Systems, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Fortify (Software), Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Testng, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scripting, Sonatype, Devsecops, Servicenow, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/937ace0d-cc65-4832-9adb-382bcce04b04/quality-assurance-automation-senior-advisor

## About the Role

n, * Experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or software testing roles.
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 * Foundational understanding of test automation principles and experience writing automated test scripts in at least one automation framework or scripting language (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Python, Java, or equivalent).
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 * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and DevSecOps principles.
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 * Basic experience with defect tracking tools, preferably JIRA.
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 * Understanding of software testing lifecycle including unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
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 * Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to document test results clearly and accurately.
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 * Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and communicate effectively with developers, leads, and Government stakeholders.
\n, * ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Foundation Level certification or equivalent.
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 * Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
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 * Exposure to static code analysis or dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools such as Fortify, Sonatype, or BURP.
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 * Experience with Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing.
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 * Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident tracking and management.
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 * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration within a DevSecOps environment.
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 * Exposure to Oracle or PL/SQL database environments.
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 * Prior experience supporting DoD or Federal government IT programs
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