QA Automation Test Engineer

Overview

 The QA Automation Test Engineer supports VA-EISS modernization. Own hands-on test execution and automation inside an optional pod under the value-stream QA Lead. Review AI-generated test cases and scripts for meaningful coverage of NCA business rules, integration behavior and release risk.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and maintain unit/integration, API, regression and end-to-end automated tests; coordinate coverage with developers and the QA Lead.
• Review AI-generated tests for valid assertions, boundary cases, negative paths, representative synthetic data and reproducible results.
• Support performance/load testing, Section 508/accessibility checks and security-related validation, coordinating with platform specialists for deep assessments.
• Validate workflows, interface contracts, data migration outputs and defect fixes; document evidence and trace to acceptance criteria.
• Publish clear defects, monitor CI test results and contribute to UAT preparation, release readiness and regression stability.

Qualifications

Required:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related field with 3-6 years’ experience. Additional years of experience can substitute for a degree for the right candidate.
• Hands-on test automation for web applications and REST APIs, including regression frameworks and CI/CD integration.
• Proficiency in writing or reviewing automated test scripts and validating expected outcomes against functional requirements.
• Ability to detect false positives, brittle or incomplete AI-generated tests, and supplement them with human-designed checks.
• Experience with defect management, test evidence, SQL/data checks and Agile collaboration.
• Public Trust

 

Preferred:

 

• C#/.NET testing stacks, Playwright, xUnit/NUnit, Postman, k6/JMeter and accessibility tools such as axe/WAVE.
• Performance/load test execution, VA Section 508 and federal UAT/release environments.
• EISS/VA/NCA workflows and approved AI-assisted test generation.

 

Salary range: $120,000-$130,000

 

This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

 

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. 

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

 

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

 

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

 

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability