QA / Test Automation Engineer

Pioneering Evolution; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneering Evolution is looking for a QA/Test Automation Engineer to ensure the quality and compliance of federal software systems. Responsibilities include designing automated tests and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high software quality standards. This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in test automation and a meticulous approach to software quality assurance.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Legal assistance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience with a focus on test automation.
• Proficiency with testing frameworks like Selenium or Cypress.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing strategies.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams.
• Manage test data and document defects.

Skills

Automation Testing

Test Strategy Design

Collaboration

API Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking a skilled QA / Test Automation Engineer to ensure system quality, audit readiness, and compliance for a secure federal software platform. This role is responsible for designing and implementing automated testing strategies that validate application behavior and performance against mission requirements. The ideal candidate will work closely with development, DevOps, and documentation teams to establish traceability, manage defects, and support audit documentation through reliable and efficient test practices. Other key responsibilities include:

Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression test suites to support CI/CD pipelines and release cycles.

Create detailed test plans, acceptance criteria, and traceability matrices to align with functional, security, and compliance standards.

Validate application functionality and behavior across user workflows, edge cases, and secure configurations.

Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to integrate testing tools, support defect resolution, and maintain quality throughout the SDLC.

Manage test data sets, track and document defects, and communicate quality metrics to stakeholders.

Provide test evidence and artifacts for audit documentation and compliance reviews.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of QA experience, with a focus on test automation for large or complex software systems.

Proficiency with testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools, as well as API testing solutions.

Strong understanding of quality assurance in secure and compliance-driven development environments.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Must be available to work full-time and on-site in the Washington D.C. metro area.

U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience applying federal testing standards or compliance-focused QA practices.

Familiarity with performance testing, security testing, and risk-based validation strategies.

Understanding of Agile QA methodologies and tools supporting test traceability and continuous integration.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Legal assistance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Continuing Education Opportunities

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