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# Senior QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Mockito, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Service Stack
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/14fe9b3b-9cf5-4330-a41d-4f3ff941eb2a

## About the Role

Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with at least four years dedicated to test automation technologies.

Technical Skills: Proficient with Selenium and JMeter, including experience in relevant scripting and programming languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript. Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and automated performance testing strategies is required., * Twelve or more years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with eight or more years using test automation technologies.

 * A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * Proven leadership capabilities with experience guiding, mentoring, and coaching junior and mid-level quality assurance team members.
 * Demonstrated experience with mock frameworks such as Mockito or JMockit.
 * Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their ongoing stability and reliability.

## Description

An established public sector organization is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to provide technical quality leadership and guidance for a major systems modernization project. The selected professional will collaborate closely with the project team to define and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and automated test scripts. Operating within an agile software delivery framework, this role focus on testing new features and delivering immediate feedback through automated testing solutions., * Define the overall quality assurance and automation strategy for the project.

 * Identify test scope, testing types, and automation feasibility across various applications.
 * Evaluate the technology stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture.
 * Establish robust quality metrics including test coverage, defect leakage, pass rates, and stability indicators.
 * Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests.
 * Determine priority for test scenarios and establish structured execution plans.
 * Review and enhance code quality in automated scripts to ensure framework scalability.
 * Generate comprehensive test reports to communicate quality insights effectively to stakeholders.