Senior QA Automation Engineer

Apex Systems; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead quality efforts on a major modernization project. You will craft test strategies, build automated tests, and mentor junior QA staff in an agile environment.

The role requires a strong background in Selenium and JMeter, plus Java/Python/TypeScript, with a focus on automated performance testing and delivering rapid feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Eight+ years hands-on software quality assurance experience.
• At least four years in test automation technologies.
• Proficient with Selenium and JMeter; experience with Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and automated performance testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall quality assurance and automation strategy for the project.
• Identify test scope, testing types, and automation feasibility across applications.
• Evaluate technology stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture.
• Establish robust quality metrics including test coverage, defect leakage, pass rates, and stability indicators.
• Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests.

Skills

Test strategy

Test planning

Automated testing

Agile testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

Mockito

JMockit

Automation frameworks

Job description

## Job Description# Senior QA Automation EngineerApply**Job#: 3056719****Job Description:**Senior QA Automation Engineer**Location:** Richmond, Virginia (Remote)Role OverviewAn established public sector organization is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to provide technical quality leadership and guidance for a major systems modernization project. The selected professional will collaborate closely with the project team to define and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and automated test scripts. Operating within an agile software delivery framework, this role focus on testing new features and delivering immediate feedback through automated testing solutions.Key Responsibilities* Define the overall quality assurance and automation strategy for the project.* Identify test scope, testing types, and automation feasibility across various applications.* Evaluate the technology stack and recommend automation frameworks, tools, and architecture.* Establish robust quality metrics including test coverage, defect leakage, pass rates, and stability indicators.* Oversee and participate in creating, designing, and executing automated tests.* Determine priority for test scenarios and establish structured execution plans.* Review and enhance code quality in automated scripts to ensure framework scalability.* Generate comprehensive test reports to communicate quality insights effectively to stakeholders.Required Qualifications**Education:** A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.**Experience:** A minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with at least four years dedicated to test automation technologies.**Technical Skills:** Proficient with Selenium and JMeter, including experience in relevant scripting and programming languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript. Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and automated performance testing strategies is required.Preferred Qualifications* Twelve or more years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with eight or more years using test automation technologies.* A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.* Proven leadership capabilities with experience guiding, mentoring, and coaching junior and mid-level quality assurance team members.* Demonstrated experience with mock frameworks such as Mockito or JMockit.* Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their ongoing stability and reliability. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Richmond, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $40 - $60 per hour