QA / Test Automation Engineer New Arlington, VA

Pioneering Evolution LLC.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a QA/Test Automation Engineer to ensure the quality and compliance of their .NET applications. The role combines hands-on automation development with collaboration in an Agile environment, focusing on the implementation of testing strategies and tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in test automation and the ability to work effectively across teams for regulatory-focused software solutions.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of QA experience, including automated testing for compliance-focused systems.
• Proficient in RESTful API testing and validation.
• Experience with BDD frameworks like SpecFlow or Cucumber.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for .NET-based systems.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure complete automated testing coverage.

Skills

Test Automation

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA / Test Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and audit readiness of our .NET-based applications. This critical on-site role blends hands-on test automation development with modern testing strategies such as API, BDD, and end-to-end (E2E) UI testing. Working within an Agile team, the QA / Test Automation Engineer will implement and maintain automated test suites that uphold secure and compliant software delivery aligned with mission-driven federal outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, deep knowledge of test automation frameworks, and a passion for quality assurance in regulated environments. Other key responsibilities include:

Design, develop, and maintain automated API and UI/E2E test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Postman for .NET-based systems.

Collaborate with developers to ensure complete automated testing coverage of RESTful APIs, including authentication and error handling.

Develop BDD-based acceptance tests with SpecFlow or Cucumber, translating user stories into Gherkin scenarios.

Build automated regression test suites to ensure application stability across code changes.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous delivery and compliant deployment practices.

Track, document, and manage defects in collaboration with developers and stakeholders.

Create and manage test data for varied scenarios and ensure proper test environment configurations.

Validate application behavior and outputs against OQE and G-Invoicing standards, supporting audit documentation through traceability matrices and quality records.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and help evolve the team’s testing strategy, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

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

Minimum of 5 years of QA experience, including automated testing for compliance-focused systems.

Proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.

Experience with BDD frameworks like SpecFlow or Cucumber.

Strong experience with C# and .NET testing environments.

Proficient in RESTful API testing and validation.

Familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and share testing insights.

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:

Familiarity with performance and/or security testing practices.

Understanding of secure development and testing principles in compliance-focused federal systems.

Knowledge of cloud-native testing and deployment methodologies.

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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