Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (multiple plans)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions firm is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for a remote position in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manual and automated testing, along with experience in CI/CD integration and test automation frameworks like Selenium and Cypress. The role includes developing automated scripts, troubleshooting defects, and collaborating in an agile team environment. A minimum of 4 years' experience and relevant certifications are required. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of software testing experience, including manual and automated testing.
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.
• Proficient in API testing using Postman or JMeter.
• Test case management with TestRail or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within a team environment, sharing progress and providing feedback.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and execute automated tests.
• Investigate and troubleshoot software defects.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and execute automated tests.
• Investigate and troubleshoot defects and monitor bug fixes and resolutions.
• Contribute to improving QA processes and creating/testing documentation.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test Automation Frameworks

CI/CD integration

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

JMeter

TestRail

Job description

We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with strong experience in both manual and automated testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of QA methodologies, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in an agile environment.

Location: Washington DC (Remote)

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within a team environment, sharing progress, asking for help when needed, and providing constructive feedback.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to team discussions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of agile best practices, relevant technologies, and security standards.
• Test Automation:
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate tools.
  • Execute automated tests and analyze results.
  • Write and maintain test cases in a centralized library.
• Issue Tracking & Resolution:
  • Investigate and troubleshoot software defects.
  • Monitor and track bug fixes and resolution progress.
• Quality Assurance Processes:
  • Contribute to improving QA processes and methodologies.
  • Stay current with industry best practices and emerging testing technologies.
  • Create and maintain testing documentation.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software testing, including:
• Manual and automated testing.
• Automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• API testing (Postman, JMeter).
• Test case management tools (TestRail or similar).

Certifications

• At least one foundational certification such as CAST (Certified Associate in Software Testing) or CSTE (Certified Software Tester).

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

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