Senior QA Automation Engineer

Senior QA Automation EngineerWashington, DC – (Hybrid – 3 days on Site) 12 months DOE U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this timeRequirementsOver 7 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation of web-based applications, mobile platforms, and API services.Expertise with automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, and API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, Rest-assured).Proficiency in structured programming languages (.Net, Java, Python).Experience with quality assurance methodologies, test plan development, and execution.Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, services, databases, messaging systems, and file structures.Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Agile environment experience.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, maintain, and evaluate automated test scripts for both UI and API.Provide training and mentorship on automation testing best practices.Gather, analyze, and validate functional, performance, and load requirements.Develop and maintain test plans, track defects, and manage issue resolution using JIRA.Perform manual and automated testing (installation, functional, performance, load, integration, regression).Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Agile and CI/CD workflows.Ensure quality and reliability through rigorous testing practices.Document and report testing progress and results to stakeholders.