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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Verification, Test Scripts, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, SDET
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9285027/qa-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* High school diploma, GED, military experience, or equivalent experience

 * 3+ years of QA, software testing, or test automation experience

 * Experience with automated testing tools (Selenium, Python, JUnit, etc.)

 * Strong troubleshooting and defect resolution skills

 * Experience documenting test results and processes

 * Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance after start date

## Description

* Execute automated and manual tests

 * Create and maintain test scripts

 * Work with developers to ensure quality standards are met

 * Track and verify software defects

 * Support user testing and system validation

 * Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements

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