Senior QA Automation Engineer - Remote Strategy Lead

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

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.