QA Automation Engineer

CONCEPT SOLUTIONS LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Concept Solutions, LLC is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to support a mission-critical DoW modernization program. The role focuses on building automated regression tests for web apps and APIs, integrating tests into CI, and validating legacy behavior during modernization.

The candidate will work remotely with a federal contractor environment requiring an Active Secret clearance and compliance with security requirements. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in test automation for web applications and APIs.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated regression test suites.
• Experience with API contract testing.
• Ability to design and execute tests around legacy application behavior.
• Experience incorporating automated testing into CI workflows.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated regression test suites for existing production web applications and APIs.
• Build and maintain contract tests for interfaces and APIs.
• Integrate automated regression and contract testing into CI pipelines.
• Design and execute tests that account for legacy application behavior to preserve functionality.
• Produce and document regression and integration test results to support releases and reviews.
• Collaborate with development and integration teams to identify defects and validate fixes.

Skills

Test automation

Web applications

API testing

CI integration

Legacy testing

Security clearance

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Pact

Java

JavaScript

Job description

Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is seeking a QA Automation Engineer

to support a mission‑critical application modernization program for a Department of War (DoW) customer. This initiative is designed to simplify access across multiple production applications by creating a unified platform with single sign‑on, a common user experience, and a standardized approach to application integration.

The QA Automation Engineer will play an important role in ensuring application stability, reliability, and seamless integration as existing systems are sustained and modernized.

Test Automation & Quality Assurance

Develop, maintain, and execute automated regression test suites for existing production web applications. Build and maintain contract tests for interfaces and APIs supporting the shared application platform. Integrate automated regression and contract testing into Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to validate changes throughout development. Design and execute tests that account for legacy application behavior, ensuring functionality is preserved during modernization. Produce and document regression and integration test results to support software releases and phase‑exit reviews. Collaborate with development and integration teams to identify defects, validate fixes, and maintain application quality.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in test automation for web applications and APIs.
• Hands‑on experience developing and maintaining automated regression test suites.
• Experience with API contract testing.
• Ability to design and execute tests around legacy application behavior.
• Experience incorporating automated testing into CI workflows.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Playwright or Cypress for automated testing.
• Familiarity with Pact for contract testing.
• Experience with Java and JavaScript testing frameworks.

Work Location and Schedule

Location: Remote

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours of 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Eastern.

Development Cycle: Two‑week sprints with a customer demonstration each sprint.

Travel: 0–10%, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Security Requirement: U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance for the DoW customer. An active Secret clearance.

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience.

Company Profile

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is a leading small business in technology, engineering, and management consulting. We are the innovative and agile force behind strategic solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and safeguard our nation across Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors.

For over 25 years, CS has been a trusted partner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies delivering vital IT, security, and project management services.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to CMMI‑DEV ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000‑1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001‑1:2013 standards. CS boasts company highlights that include:

• Over two decades of experience across over $300 million in contract awards supporting critical FAA programs.
• Multiple contract vehicles providing opportunities across FAA, DoD, NOAA, and other Federal agencies.
• Innovation Council - CS maintains an active Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program that is geared towards identifying emerging technologies and pursuing technological innovations.

At CS, we know our success stems from our talented team. That’s why we prioritize the wellbeing and growth of our employees, fostering a positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development.

Benefits

Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company.

• We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Concept Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non‑job‑related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Concept Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.