QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer 

ROLE 

We need an experienced QA Automation Engineer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance reviews public company filings to ensure investors are provided with the material information they need to make informed investment decisions. The Disclosure Review Program (DRP) System — also known as SWAT (System of Workflow and Activity Tracking) is the cloud-based platform that enables this review work, integrating with EDGAR and other SEC systems to support the review of transactional and annual filings. In this role, you will build and maintain a comprehensive automated test suite, conduct static code analysis, dependency analysis, and container scanning, run load and performance tests, and ensure 508 compliance across the DRP System. This is a full-time, remote opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive automated test suite using Python, Selenium and other tools covering unit, integration, and regression tests across all DRP System modules and components. 

• Employ automated testing and deployment methodologies to the maximum extent possible, while maintaining the manual testing activities necessary for complete 508 compliance validation.  

• Conduct static code analysis, dependency analysis, and container scanning using SEC-approved tooling. 

• Run load and performance tests at regular intervals to assess the speed, reliability, and scalability of the DRP System under expected and peak transaction volumes. 

• Conduct 508 compliance testing through both automated and manual means.  

• Create and maintain a comprehensive repository of test plans and cases that cover at least 95% of system code and configurations. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript. 

• Automation Frameworks: Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress. 

• API Testing: Ability to validate REST and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI. 

• Database & Querying: Solid working knowledge of SQL to verify backend data. 

• CI/CD Integration: Experience connecting automated tests to deployment pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions. 

• Agile/Scrum: Familiarity with Agile practices, creating and estimating tasks in Jira, and interpreting user stories. 

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• AI Experience: Some exposure to AI technologies including GitHub Copilot. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field  

LOCATION 

• Remote (Within eastern time zone) 

CLEARANCE 

• U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship is not permitted on this contract.  

• Ability to obtain SEC public trust  

CLIENT 

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Disclosure Review Program (DRP) 

WORK HOURS 

• 40 hours per week 

• 8 hours per day 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION 

• Employment Classification Eligibility — W2   

RELOCATION 

• Not eligible for relocation benefits 

COMPENSATION 

• Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 

• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options 

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.  

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.