QA Automation Engineer

Herndon, VAfull time

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mid

$111k–$140k

H1B: no

Accenture Federal Services QA Automation Engineer at Accenture Federal Services responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions for software applications. Focus on shifting manual testing to scalable automated test suites integrated into deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

Design and write maintainable automated test scripts for web applications and backend APIs.
Build and scale robust automation frameworks using tools like Playwright / Selenium / other to increase code coverage.
Analyze requirements and user stories to create detailed, structured end-to-end test plans.
Execute regression, functional, and smoke tests prior to major production releases.
Identify, log, and track software defects in issue tracking systems, detailing reproduction steps and severity.
Isolate and troubleshoot test failures to determine if issues stem from application bugs or test script instability.
Collaborate in Agile development ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Technical Skills
Programming Proficiency: Strong coding skills in at least one major language (Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript), with ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools
Automation Tooling: Hands-on experience with automated testing tools like (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or Cucumber).
Testing Frameworks: Hands-on experience with pytest, Jest, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
API Testing: Proven experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like (Postman, RestAssured, or Bruno).

Qualification

Experience with automationExperience with back-endA Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceAnalytical ThinkerDetail OrientedAs required by local law$111

Required

4 years of experience with QA experience
Experience with automation
Experience coding with any of the following, but not limited to: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Experience with back-end, front-end, and API testing

Preferred

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Analytical Thinker: Sharp problem-solving abilities to identify edge cases and hidden vulnerabilities.
Detail Oriented: A meticulous eye for identifying behavioral regressions and UI anomalies.
An active TS/SCI is required with the ability to obtain polygraph
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$111,200—$139,800 USD

Company

Accenture Federal Services

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10000+ employees

Consulting

Founded 1989

Source: greenhouse

Active within the past hour

Remote-friendly

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As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.