ECS

QA Automation Engineer

ECS$140K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in QA automation and software testing
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium and Playwright
  • Strong background in performance testing with tools such as Locust
  • Experience validating complex web applications and APIs
  • Ability to document and track software defects effectively
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for test management
  • Active Secret Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans for various testing types
  • Define test strategies and acceptance criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Design, develop, and execute automated test suites for diverse platforms
  • Perform end-to-end testing across applications and third-party integrations
  • Validate integrations of web applications and backend services
  • Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and document findings
  • Execute performance testing to identify and address system bottlenecks

Benefits

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Opportunity to work closely with engineers and stakeholders
  • Collaborative environment with cross-team communication
  • Diverse range of testing activities and responsibilities
  • Commitment to quality assurance in software development
Full Job Description
We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer with experience in end-to-end testing, test automation, performance testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to join the Professional Services team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive testing strategy across functional, integration, automation, performance, security, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience validating complex web applications, APIs, data platforms, and third-party integrations. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, technical leadership, and customer stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements, performance expectations, security controls, and release readiness criteria.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with automation frameworks and testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Python-based testing solutions, Jira, Confluence, and performance testing tools such as Locust.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, end-to-end, performance, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Define test strategies, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and release readiness metrics in collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Design, develop, and execute automated test suites for web applications, APIs, and integrated workflows.
  • Perform end-to-end testing across frontend applications, APIs, Databricks environments, and third-party platform integrations.
  • Validate integrations spanning web applications, backend services, data platforms, and external systems.
  • Execute functional testing across multiple user personas and business workflows.
  • Coordinate and facilitate multiple rounds of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), document findings, validate remediation efforts, and support final release approvals.
  • Design and execute performance and load testing using tools such as Locust, validating system behavior under concurrent user activity and identifying performance bottlenecks.
  • Perform regression testing to ensure software quality and system stability prior to production releases.
  • Validate role-based access controls, security requirements, governance controls, and data access restrictions.
  • Identify, document, classify, and track software defects through resolution.
  • Collaborate with engineers, TPMs, product owners, and customer stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Produce testing reports, quality metrics, defect summaries, and release recommendations.
  • Utilize Jira and Confluence to manage testing activities, document results, and track defects and remediation efforts.


Salary Range: $140,000-$165,000

General Description of Benefits

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience with UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
  • Strong background in Software Quality Assurance (SW QA)
  • Ability to translate business requirements into effective test cases
  • Experience identifying and documenting defects clearly and concisely
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Effective communication skills for cross-team collaboration

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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