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Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

Horizontal Talent
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative solutions while ensuring the highest quality standards in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the quality assurance efforts for an exam workflow tool, utilizing Agile best practices and test automation.
  • Collaborate with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective test strategies.
  • Create and execute comprehensive test cases, plans, and scripts for both manual and automated testing.
  • Implement and maintain automation frameworks using tools like Playwright and Selenium.
  • Conduct thorough testing of web applications, APIs, and cloud services to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Provide regular feedback and insights to improve the development process and product quality.
  • Participate in continuous integration and deployment processes, enhancing testing efficiency.


Skills

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in automated and system testing.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Scrum teams.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python for automation script development.
  • Experience with bug tracking and defect management systems like AzureDevOps, GitLab, or Jira.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings effectively.


Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with performance testing tools and CI/CD practices.
  • Understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for effective testing.
  • Experience with SQL for database testing and data validation.
  • Ability to refactor and optimize existing automation code for improved performance.


At Horizontal, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to create a more equitable environment.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $31 - $63 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Salary : $31 - $63

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