Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Automated Test Specialist

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.