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ASSYST, Inc.

Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

Washington, DC · Remote

$52 - $68.75/hr

C. (Remote role) The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks while ensuring high-quality, accessible applications. Key ...

rockITdata

Automation Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

Deploy harvesting automation across enterprise systems for scalable metadata capture * Develop drift detection and alerting mechanisms for metadata change management * Create and maintain technical ...

Sierra7

Test Automation Architect

Mclean, VA · Remote

We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Architect to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise-level test automation solutions supporting a large-scale IV&V program. This role ...

Gov Solutions Group

RPA Developer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$112K - $125K/yr

This position is remote but based out of Washington D.C.. Position Duties: * Design, develop, test, and deploy UiPath-based RPA solutions for client business processes. * Partner with business and ...

Node.Digital

Senior RPA UIPath Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

$56 - $74/hr

Remote work Required: US Citizenship Requirements The RPA Developer will support the RPA team in the implementation of best practices for RPA development, technical design and development of process ...

Node.Digital

Senior RPA UIPath Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$56 - $74/hr

Remote work Required: US Citizenship Requirements The RPA Developer will support the RPA team in the implementation of best practices for RPA development, technical design and development of process ...

Node.Digital

Senior RPA UIPath Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

$55.75 - $73.75/hr

Remote work Required: US Citizenship Requirements The RPA Developer will support the RPA team in the implementation of best practices for RPA development, technical design and development of process ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote automation in Silver Spring, MD is $110,745.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,400.00 and $127,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

ASSYST, Inc.

Washington, DC • Remote

$52 - $68.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Job description

ASSYST is seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer (SDET) with strong experience in UI and API automation, along with Section 508 accessibility testing in Washington D.C. (Remote role)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks while ensuring high-quality, accessible applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks from the ground up or enhance existing frameworks.
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts for: Web UI applications, RESTful APIs.
  • Perform accessibility testing (Section 508 / WCAG) using both automated tools and manual techniques.
  • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure proper defect tracking and resolution.
  • Participate in sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
  • Support regression, integration, and system testing efforts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation.
  • Strong programming experience in Java.

Hands-on experience with:

  • Selenium WebDriver (UI automation).
  • REST Assured / Postman (API automation).

Experience with test frameworks such as:

  • TestNG / JUnit / Cucumber (BDD).

Solid Understanding of:

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
  • Test design patterns (Page Object Model, etc.).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps).
  • Proficiency with Git for version control.
  • Strong SQL skills for backend/data validation.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Accessibility (Mandatory Requirement):

  • Hands-on experience with Section 508 / WCAG compliance testing.

Experience using accessibility tools such as:

  • Axe, WAVE, ARC Toolkit.

Ability to Perform:

  • Keyboard navigation testing.
  • Screen reader testing (JAWS/NVDA preferred).
  • Understanding of accessibility standards and remediation validation.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience with Playwright or Cypress.
  • Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, etc.).
  • Experience in data migration testing.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Experience mentoring junior team members.


ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law