QA Automation Tester

Job ID: 2613846 **Location:** Reston, VA, US **Date Posted:** 2026\-06\-18 **Category:** Engineering and Sciences **Subcategory:** Test Engineer **Schedule:** Full\-Time **Shift:** Day Job **Travel:** No **Minimum Clearance Required:** None **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None **Potential for Remote Work:** ORA\_HYBRID **Description** The AI Agentic Program seeks a senior automation tester with strong experience testing Agile software teams delivering cloud\-native, intelligence\-driven, and autonomous multi\-agent systems. The individual should have deep knowledge of Agile practices and experience coordinating distributed engineering, data, and DevSecOps teams. This position requires one day onsite in Reston, VA. Responsibilities: * Work with developers to integrate AI\-driven test coverage into development pipelines * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand\-ups, reviews, and retrospectives * Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts incorporating AI\-powered testing strategies * Perform functional, regression, integration, and ad\-hoc testing * Conduct API testing (REST \& SOAP) using appropriate tools * Execute automation testing and maintain automation frameworks * Perform performance and load testing * Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage * Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build processes * Ensure application compatibility across Windows environments * Drive best practices in test automation, code quality, and reusability * Identify and drive implementation of best practices in automation testing, including AI\-based techniques for defect detection, predictive test case generation, and maintenance of reusable test assets. * Stay up to date on emerging trends in AI technologies and their application in quality assurance. **Qualifications** Required Qualifications: * Bachelors degree and 8\+ years of experience in QA automation testing, including both manual and automation * Strong hands\-on test automation experience using Selenium and Playwright * Hands\-on experience with integrating AI\-based test automation libraries and frameworks into custom automation framework with a focus on developing intelligent test generation mechanisms and adaptive test strategies * Familiarity with AI\-powered testing tools or platforms (e.g., BlinqIO, TestMu) * Understanding of AI based agentic frameworks for adaptive test strategies * Solid experience in API testing (REST \& SOAP) * Proficiency in SQL * Strong knowledge of JSON and XML * Hands\-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter) * Proficiency in Python and scripting language such as PowerShell / Bash * Experience with Git version control systems * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem\-solving skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management s