QA Automation Lead Specialist - Remote

Overview

Bixal is seeking a detail-obsessed, automation-savvy Senior QA Automation Engineer to support a high-impact federal digital services project. This role is central to ensuring the quality, resilience, and security of a mission-critical platform that serves millions of users across the country.

In Short

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for various testing types.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps to embed quality and security in the SDLC.
• Use tools like Selenium and Cypress for UI/UX and backend validation.
• Integrate SAST/DAST tools within build pipelines.
• Conduct peer code reviews and validate APIs.
• Perform load testing and monitor system performance.
• Champion best practices in QA and automated testing strategies.
• Support production monitoring and on-call triage.
• Maintain test documentation and contribute to release planning.
• Other relevant duties as trained and qualified.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Professional experience in QA automation in Agile environments.
• Strong experience with automation tools like Selenium and Cypress.
• Experience with CI/CD integration using tools like GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools and security testing.
• Solid understanding of API testing using tools like Postman.
• Proficient in scripting languages for test automation.
• Experience in cloud-native and Kubernetes-based environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in the USA.
• Supportive work environment with accommodations for disabilities.
• Engagement in high-impact federal projects.
• Opportunity for continuous learning and improvement.
• Contribute to meaningful services that impact communities.