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Mobile Automation Testing Jobs in Washington, DC

Mobile Automation Tester

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

From requirement through final testing, you will be responsible for designing, building, and ... Able to report mobile automation test results in a readable and consumer level format * Able to ...

Mobile Automation Tester

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107.90 - $195.05/hr

From requirement through final testing, you will be responsible for designing, building, and ... Able to report mobile automation test results in a readable and consumer level format * Able to ...

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SDET Mobile

Washington, DC

$56.75 - $73/hr

Requirements Exp with Mobile Testing Exp with Native app isplus Automation Testing is abig plus Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Experience in mobile testing using APPIUM in IOS applications using simulator. * Working on Android and iOS Automation Tools (Selenium, and Appium) for testing Native apps * Conduct regression ...

Experience in mobile testing using APPIUM in IOS applications using simulator. * Working on Android and iOS Automation Tools (Selenium, and Appium) for testing Native apps * Conduct regression ...

Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with experience testing enterprise web, mobile, and backend applications ...

Sr SDET

Reston, VA · On-site

$75/hr

Senior SDET (Automation Testing) | Hybrid | Reston, VA We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in UI, Web Services, and Mobile Test Automation to ...

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Sr SDET

Reston, VA · On-site

$115K - $149K/yr

Senior SDET (Automation Testing) | Hybrid | Reston, VA We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in UI, Web Services, and Mobile Test Automation to ...

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Sr SDET

Reston, VA · On-site

$116K - $151K/yr

Senior SDET (Automation Testing) | Hybrid | Reston, VA We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in UI, Web Services, and Mobile Test Automation to ...

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Automated Test Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$46.25 - $61/hr

Knowledge of mobile automation tools * Understanding of containerization technologies * Experience with API testing and automation * Ability to mentor and guide junior testers PLUG IN to CYMERTEK ...

Automated Test Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$47 - $62/hr

Knowledge of mobile automation tools * Understanding of containerization technologies * Experience with API testing and automation * Ability to mentor and guide junior testers PLUG IN to CYMERTEK ...

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How much do mobile automation testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for mobile automation testing in Washington, DC is $58.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.10 and $66.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mobile Automation Testing vs Mobile Test Engineer?

AspectMobile Automation TestingMobile Test Engineer
Primary FocusAutomating mobile app testing processesDesigning, executing, and analyzing mobile tests
Skills & CertificationsAutomation tools (Appium, Selenium), scripting, programmingManual testing, test planning, scripting, automation knowledge
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelinesTesting environments, manual and automated testing setups
Industry UsageUsed by QA teams to streamline testingInvolved in overall testing lifecycle, including automation

While Mobile Automation Testing focuses on creating automated scripts to test mobile applications efficiently, Mobile Test Engineers handle both manual and automated testing processes, ensuring app quality through comprehensive testing strategies. Both roles often collaborate but differ mainly in their scope and technical focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of Automation Testing jobs in Washington, DC?

The most popular types of Automation Testing jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Mobile Automation Testing job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,798 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

Mobile Automation Tester

Leidos

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 492 rated business services


Job description

The Homeland Sector within Leidos is seeking a Mobile Automation Tester with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems on a mission-critical program supporting the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs and Border Protection (CBP). PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States.

In this hands-on position, you will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines and other resource constraints. You will participate in and/or direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle. From requirement through final testing, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a mobile testing framework.

Roles & Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

  • Self-starer comfortable designing, developing, and maintaining mobile test automation framework for iOS and Androd using Mobile test automation tools

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated scripts using Selenium, Appium, Java, Python, and Behave

  • Develop and test using Android emulator and iOS simulator

  • Able to report mobile automation test results in a readable and consumer level format

  • Able to configure and generate test result reports using Allure

  • Develop and execute comprehensive behavior-driven test suites using Cucumber, converting user stories into robust automated acceptance tests that provide immediate feedback on feature health

  • Actively participate in requirement grooming to refine Gherkin scenarios, ensuring they accurately capture edge cases and business logic before development begins.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

  • Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify, log, and track defects.

  • Able to perform functional, regression, and integration testing

  • Continuously improve the automation process and test coverage.

  • Able to lead the development of test plans and test cases.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience with Masters Degree; OR 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of degree

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start

  • Self-starter with proven experience in mobile application testing using iOS and android

  • Strong proficiency in Java programming language.

  • Experience with BDD and ATDD frameworks

  • Hands on experience using tools such as Cucumber and Behave

  • Hands-on testing with Selenium, Appium, Android Emulator and IOS Simulator

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

  • Experience using at least 5 of the technologies listed below:

    • Selenium

    • BDD

    • ATDD

    • Appium

    • Flutter

    • Behave

    • Java

    • Python

    • Java Script

    • TestNG

    • GIT

    • Jira

    • Rest API testing

    • iOS and/or Android application development

    • iOS and/or Android mobile test automation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree

  • Active Full CBP BI

  • Experience with CBP

  • Knowledge of JUnit

  • Experience on AWS, CI/CD, SecDevOps

  • Splunk, Splunk Processing Language (SPL), setting up Splunk dashboard

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:April 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.


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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

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