Automation Quality Assurance Engineer Job at Motion Recruitment, Arlington, VA

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

This full-time Automation QA Engineer position is based on-site in Alexandria, VA, supporting a nationally respected non-profit organization known for delivering high-impact assessment, research, and testing solutions across government, military, and credentialing sectors. In this role, you will contribute to mission-critical DoD computerized testing programs while working with modern automation technologies including Java, Selenium, Eclipse, TestComplete, CI/CD pipelines, AWS/Azure, and security testing frameworks. This is an onsite role with eligibility for up to two remote days per week following a 90-day probationary period, and is open only to U.S. Citizens.

This opportunity is distinguished by its direct involvement in high-visibility DoD testing initiatives and the modernization of enterprise-level assessment systems that support national readiness. The organization places a strong emphasis on employee development, offering paid professional training, tuition assistance, and policies that promote long-term career advancement. The ideal candidate is an automation-focused engineer who enjoys driving modernization efforts and thrives in a collaborative environment where their work delivers meaningful, real-world impact. Exposure to AI-assisted automation, advanced cloud-based testing, security compliance frameworks, and mentorship opportunities further enhance the role.

Required Skills & Experience
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a T3 Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of automation QA experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Eclipse IDE
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Experience integrating automation within CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies and Git
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud environments
• Effective collaboration skills within matrixed teams
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 3-6 months)

Desired Skills & Experience
• Experience with TestComplete
• Experience migrating automation scripts or frameworks
• Prior experience supporting DoD or federal programs
• API testing experience (REST Assured, Postman)
• SQL and database validation experience
• Performance testing experience (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with AI-assisted automation or conversion tools

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown:
• 80% Java/Selenium automation
• 20% TestComplete modernization, cloud/CI-CD support, and security validation

Daily Responsibilities:
• 70% Hands-on automation development
• 10% Documentation and process improvement
• 20% Agile team collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance at 2× annual salary
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Potential for remote flexibility following the probationary period

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis both now and in the future.

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Posted by: Cameron Culton

Specialization :
  • QA/SDET
  • Java

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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