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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Senior QA Automation Engineer (Architect Level) - **Company:** Lexicon Solutions - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Information Systems, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Standard Sql, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Subversion, Systems Integration, Web Services, Openapi, Performance Testing, Grafana, Git, Togaf, Containerization, SolarWinds (Software), Restful APIs, Splunk, Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=342cf2a819a71606 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SQL?, Minimum six (6) years of information systems experience in one or more of the following areas: Software Engineering or Software Quality Assurance. Must have a proven track record in designing and implementing automated test suites, strong proficiency in Java and/or Python, solid SQL skills, and an understanding of financial or retirement systems., * Experience developing automated test suites, including SOAP and REST API testing, load testing, and regression testing and performance testing. * Experience with OpenAPI or equivalent technologies, including contract testing. * Experience automating execution of QA test suites within CI/CD pipelines (SmartBear, Jenkins, SVN/Git). * Knowledge of Java (JavaEE, Spring), .NET, and containerized applications. * Knowledge of Hybrid Integration Platform (HIP) toolsets or application integration patterns. * Knowledge of integrating observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, SolarWinds, or Splunk, and understanding quality-of-service concepts such as SLIs. * Knowledge of ITIL, SDLC, Agile methodologies, and TOGAF (all considered a plus)., * How many years of hands-on experience do you have developing automated test suites and QA automation frameworks? * How many years of experience do you have automating REST and/or SOAP API testing? * Which of the following languages have you used to develop automated testing frameworks? (Select all that apply) Java, Python, C#, JavaScript * Have you integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, SVN, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms? * Do you have experience supporting quality assurance or software development efforts within financial services, retirement systems, pension administration, insurance, government, or other highly regulated environments? ## Description DevOps also seeks the support of a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to accelerate adoption of automated API testing and quality assurance practices, directly supporting recommendations to formalize testing automation and integrate QA into CI/CD pipelines. By aligning QA efforts with the definition and monitoring of KPIs, the contractor will help ensure measurable improvements in code quality, test coverage, and defect detection. This role will enable [Client Organization] to deliver more reliable, scalable, and high-quality solutions, while providing actionable metrics that drive continuous improvement and support strategic modernization objectives. Competencies : * Strategic Planning o Work with Information Services Division (ISD) peers to perform vendor selection and execute proof of value (POV) experiments to solidify procurement plans. o Develop requirements, roadmaps, implementation plans, security plans, and system documentation. * Construction and Operation o Work with ISD peers to install and configure selected tooling. o Confirm compliance with agency IT and Information Security policies and standards. o Support development of test automation standards for long term reliability and maintainability. o Implement and Assist development of test suites to prove functionality and correctness of tools and enhance the Quality Assurance (QA) team's test automation portfolio. * Leadership o Communication of plans and progress with ISD managers, teams, or Project Management. o Perform cross-training and provide expertise for strategic planning, provide appropriate documentation for future reference. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)