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QA Automation Lead Specialist (OPERAS)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience., At least five years of relevant experience in QA automation and CI/CD pipelines., Strong experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Appium., Proficient in scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript for test automation..

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for various testing types within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and security throughout the SDLC.
  • Conduct peer code reviews and validate APIs to support daily deployments.
  • Perform load testing and system performance monitoring for scalable applications.

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bixal Startup http://www.bixal.com
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Important Notice for Applicants:

At Bixal, we want to ensure a transparent and secure application process for all candidates. Official communication will come from an email address ending in @bixal.com or from talent@bixal.com. Messages from other sources may be fraudulent, and you should exercise care to avoid any links or attachments included. If you experience any challenges with your submission, please contact us at talent@bixal.com.  We're here to help!

Bixal will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any accommodation as part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Talent@bixal.com. You can expect a response from a team member within 24 hours during the regular work week and on the next operating day during the weekend or holidays.

About Us:
Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Location
This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.  
 

What You Will Do 

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. You’ll be embedded in a high-performing Agile team leveraging modern DevSecOps practices and cloud-native architecture. 

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, accessibility, performance, and security testing within CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with developers, designers, and DevOps to embed quality and security at every step of the SDLC
  • Use tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium to validate front-end UI/UX and back-end services
  • Integrate and manage SAST/DAST tools within build pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Drone, ArgoCD)
  • Conduct peer code reviews, validate APIs, and implement smoke tests to support daily deployments
  • Perform load testing and system performance monitoring for a scalable microservices-based application
  • Champion best practices in quality assurance, test-driven development (TDD), and automated testing strategies
  • Support 24/7 production monitoring and on-call triage as part of the Tier 1 support rotation
  • Maintain traceable, audit-ready test documentation and contribute to release planning and retrospectives
  • Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform

    • Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Professional experience in QA automation supporting CI/CD pipelines in Agile environments
  • Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar frameworks
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins
  • Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, OWASP ZAP) and security testing integration
  • Solid understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI
  • Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation and utilities
  • Experience testing in cloud-native and Kubernetes-based environments (preferably AWS EKS)
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to performance, accessibility, and compliance testing
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

    • Nice to Haves
  • Prior experience on federal government contracts or compliance-focused environments. 
  • Experience with accessibility testing tools(e.g., Axe, ANDI, WAVE). 
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, Locust, or k6. 
  • Exposure to test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, Xray). 
    • Perks & Benefits:
    Flex hours
    401K with matching incentive
    Parental Leave
    Medical/dental/vision benefits
    Flex Spending Account
    Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
    Commuter benefits
    Generous PTO
    11 Paid holidays
    Professional development opportunities

    Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

    Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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    English
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    Hard Skills

    Agile Software DevelopmentCI/CDTest AutomationArgo CDAPI TestingKubernetesPython (Programming Language)AppiumJavaScript (Programming Language)JenkinsAWS Cloud ServicesSelenium (Software)CypressIOSASSTest Management ToolsLoad TestingPerformance AnalysisWeb Accessibility

    Other Skills

    • Collaboration
    • Communication
    • Problem Solving
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