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About the opportunity The Senior QA Engineer (Automation) is responsible for improving the quality of a variety of software applications by creating and executing tests. The individual in this role ...

About the opportunity The Senior QA Engineer (Automation) is responsible for improving the quality of a variety of software applications by creating and executing tests. The individual in this role ...

The QA Engineer/Analyst will collaborate closely with the Directors of Engineering and Product to ... As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest ...

Consistently recognized by American Banker, Washington Post, and Fortune as one of the best places ... The Quality Assurance Engineer is a key member of our Sweep Team, collaborating with engineers ...

ClifyX is a confidential company seeking a Mobile QA Engineer to ensure quality in mobile applications developed with Ionic, Capacitor, and native Swift components. The role involves owning test ...

Drive continuous improvement of QA processes and testing standards. * Ensure the highest quality of ... We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and ...

They are seeking a Mobile QA Engineer to design testing scripts, maintain campaign testing strategies, and collaborate with teams to ensure quality in digital campaigns. Responsibilities : • Design ...

Qualifications 6+ years experience as a QA in an Agile/Scrum methodology. 3+ years experience Java or Ruby programming 3+ years experience developing Selenium (with Maven) tests to automate user ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for qa engineer 1 in Reston, VA is $50.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.76 and $57.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Qa Engineer 1 vs Qa Engineer 2?

AspectQa Engineer 1Qa Engineer 2
Experience LevelEntry-level, 0-2 yearsMid-level, 2-5 years
CertificationsBasic QA certifications preferredAdvanced certifications beneficial
ResponsibilitiesExecuting test cases, reporting bugsDesigning test plans, mentoring juniors
Work EnvironmentTeam collaboration, manual testingAutomation tools, process improvement

Qa Engineer 1 typically handles basic testing tasks and reports bugs, suitable for those new to QA. Qa Engineer 2 takes on more complex testing, including automation and mentoring, reflecting increased experience and skills. The roles differ mainly in responsibility scope and expertise level, aligning with career progression in quality assurance.

Is QA Engineer 1 still in demand?

QA Engineer 1 roles remain in demand as companies continue to prioritize software quality assurance, especially with the growth of agile development and automation tools like Selenium and JIRA. Entry-level QA positions often require basic testing skills and knowledge of testing frameworks, making them accessible for new professionals entering the field.

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Senior QA Engineer (Hybrid)

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Rapid Finance
Finance and Insurance • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Create and execute test cases to improve software quality and detect issues.

  • Interact with developers, business analysts, and end users to develop test scenarios and support documents.

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, sanity, and ad-hoc testing, and report software quality issues.


Job description

About Our Company
This is an opportunity for the best of both worlds between being on the ground floor of an exciting opportunity and joining an established and successful technology team. You would be joining forces with the technology team of our sister company, Rapid Finance, to work on an internal suite of products as well as building brand new commercial off the shelf products using the latest Microsoft technology stack.
About the opportunity
The Senior QA Engineer (Automation) is responsible for improving the quality of a variety of software applications by creating and executing tests. The individual in this role will interact with developers, business analysts, and end users to develop appropriate test scenarios, use case documents, and support documents. This role will also imply being the second tier of technical support for end users and leading stakeholder demonstration sessions.
The candidate must be great at multi-tasking and working without a lot of specific directions at times. Individual creativity and initiative are very important. 
Our engineers will work remotely for the foreseeable future due to the current state of the pandemic.
Required qualifications
 
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience
  • Primary responsibility for end-to-end QA tasks (to include writing and executing test      cases, managing bug lists) for complex items resulting in minimal production issues
  • Proven ability to work independently on complex projects and assist or lead peers if applicable
  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively within and outside team at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated progressive expansion of knowledge and responsibilities by taking on more items and coordinating efforts with other teams
  • Documented ownership of items in an end-to-end fashion with a focus on hitting deadlines and excellent time management
  • Initiative to explore and learn new QA testing tools as technology evolves and make suggestions to improve QA processes
  • Think outside the box and identify problems and bring to light ideas that aren't specifically included in requirements or mentioned by others
  • Knowledge and experience with SDLC methodologies, tools, and processes
  • Exposure to AzureDevops and/or TFS (Team Foundation Server) tools is preferred
  • Self-starter, detail-oriented, has high integrity, and excellent research skills
  • Advanced Java programming knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of Java-based frameworks and ability to design frameworks
  • Hands-on experience using Selenium web driver
  • Proven experience of working with source control tools like Git/Azure Repository
  • Proven experience of using Azure for CI/CD
  • Hybrid Role
Office: Bethesda, Maryland
 
Responsibilities will include
 
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, sanity, and ad-hoc testing
  • Analyze business system requirements and develop test procedure documents
  • Detect software quality issues, report and track them to resolution
  • Participate in the testing of production emergency bug fixes
  • Provide second tier of functional help desk support to internal & external software users
  • Actively participate in daily scrum meetings, bring up issues that create obstacles for QA

Automation QA Engineer should have additional skills below:
  • Advanced Java programming knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of Java-based frameworks and ability to design frameworks
  • Hands-on experience using Selenium web driver
  • Proven experience of working with source control tools like GitLab/GitHub
  • Proven experience of using Jenkins for CI/CD
Only U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are eligible for this position.
Why Milestone Technology?
We are excited to have you join our amazing team, great company culture and broad range of benefits including a technology allowance for team members to acquire exciting new tech items, online training subscriptions, and discretionary yearly bonuses.
At Milestone, our mentality is to always move quickly and creatively, keep teams small and flexible and always tackle complex problems in unique ways.  We believe in a flat organization where everyone could take on new responsibilities, wear multiple hats and interact with members of the leadership team.  Unlike a consulting engagement which can be a bit alienating, there isn’t a project or a finite engagement that is limited in scope.  We are building a successful technology company together and that comes across in our approach and in everything we do.
Milestone Technology is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce
 
 

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