QA Automation Engineer

The role

The QA Automation Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions for software applications. This role involves shifting manual testing efforts into automated test suites within a deployment pipeline.

What you will do

• Design and write maintainable automated test scripts for web applications and backend APIs.
• Build and scale robust automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, Selenium, or others.
• 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.
• Isolate and troubleshoot test failures.
• Collaborate in Agile development ceremonies.

Required qualifications

• 4 years of experience with QA experience
• Experience with automation
• Experience coding with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or SQL
• Experience with back-end, front-end, and API testing
• Active TS/SCI is required with the ability to obtain polygraph

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• An active TS/SCI is required with the ability to obtain polygraph
• Applicants in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.