Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Automated Test Specialist
Role summary
Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Automated Test Specialist for a mission-critical role supporting federal systems in Washington, DC. This position requires a seasoned QA professional with at least 7 years of experience in automated and system testing, specifically within Agile/Scrum environments. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks, executing various testing types (functional, regression, API, database), and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in Java or Python, Selenium, and bug tracking tools is essential. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze requirements, and present findings. Experience with federal clients is preferred.
Job Description: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Automated Test Specialist
Position Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Automated Test Specialist
Requisition ID: TO-671
Location: On-site – Washington, DC (Federal Reserve Board Locations)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
Period of Performance: Through December 31, 2026 (with potential extension into 2027)
Position Overview
Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Automated Test Specialist to support mission-critical systems for a federal client. This role requires a seasoned QA professional with deep expertise in test automation, system testing, and Agile delivery environments.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex applications by designing and executing robust automated testing frameworks and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies and test cases
- Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model, BDD, Data-Driven frameworks)
- Execute automated and manual testing including functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing
- Perform front-end and back-end system testing, including API and database validation
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and execute tests in nightly or scheduled builds
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jira
- Refactor and optimize existing automation code for performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives
- Present testing strategies, results, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in:
- Automated testing
- System testing (front-end and back-end)
- Proven ability to work independently in Agile/Scrum environments
Technical Skills
- Strong experience with:
- Selenium automation frameworks (POM, BDD, Data-Driven)
- Programming in Java or Python for automation scripting
- Testing Angular applications, APIs, and SQL Server databases
- Proficiency in:
- Creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test strategies
- Bug tracking and defect management tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jira)
- CI/CD tools and automation execution within pipelines
- Version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Working knowledge of:
- SQL for database validation
- Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Performance testing tools
Testing Expertise
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience with:
- Automated and manual testing
- Functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing
- Test design techniques (e.g., boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning)
- Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) testing phases
Soft Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal clients or financial regulatory environments
- Familiarity with Federal Reserve Board (FRB) systems or processes
- Advanced experience with test automation optimization and framework architecture
Why Join Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS)?
At DAS, we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that drive mission success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and agile work environment where top talent thrives and grows.