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QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation EngineerMotion Recruitment Partners, LLC • Arlington, VA, US
QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC • Arlington, VA, US
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Overview

A leading progressive technology firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join its growing engineering team. Since 2017, the company has developed innovative data and software solutions that empower left-leaning candidates, causes, and social good nonprofit organizations. Originally operating as a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) company, it is now expanding into a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables smaller organizations to build customized models and integrate their own data layers. This is a full-time, onsite five days a week opportunity to join a high-performing team of 10 engineers dedicated to building technology that drives meaningful civic and community engagement.

This role offers the chance to become the organization's first dedicated QA professional, shaping the future of its testing and automation strategy. You will work alongside experienced engineers and a project manager with a QA background to design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks that ensure the reliability and scalability of a fully web-based platform. The company values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being, offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • 2-4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation
  • Proficiency in Python and / or TypeScript for scripting
  • Strong understanding of Playwright or similar testing frameworks
  • Expertise in end-to-end, UI / front-end, and API testing
  • Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience developing automation frameworks from the ground up
  • Familiarity with data-driven platforms or analytics environments
  • Exposure to BitQuery or comparable data tools
  • Background working in Agile or startup settings
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities
  • What You Will Be Doing

    Tech Breakdown :

  • 80% Front-End (UI) Testing
  • 20% API Testing
  • Daily Responsibilities :

  • 80% Automation Development and Execution
  • 10% Manual / Exploratory Testing
  • 10% Collaboration with Engineering and Product Teams
  • The Offer

    Bonus : Semi-annual profit sharing

    Comprehensive Benefits Include

  • 33 days of PTO starting immediately
  • One week off between Christmas and New Year's
  • One remote work week per quarter
  • Flexible schedule with core hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Parental Leave Policy
  • Collaborative and mission-driven work environment #LI-CC10
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