Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

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A leader in the nonprofit industry is hiring a QA Engineer for a full‑time position, onsite 2 days a week. This person will work on‑site at one of our locations:
Alexandria, VA;
Monterey, CA;
San Diego, CA;
Louisville, KY; or Minneapolis, MN (up to 2 days remote after 90‑day introductory period).

• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture in a non‑profit dedicated to science and societal advancement.
• Hybrid flexibility with up to 2 days remote after probationary period.
• Access to ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Salary range: $93,000 to $115,000.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain a T3 Public Trust clearance and work on site at an approved office location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Three to five years of experience in automated testing with strong proficiency in Java, Eclipse, and Selenium Web Driver.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Agile or Dev Ops environments, version control (Git), and cloud platforms.
• Security+ certification required within three to six months, along with strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Java/Selenium and migrate legacy scripts to modern tools.
• Design automation suites for web, API, and database testing, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Azure Dev Ops).
• Execute regression, integration, performance, and security validation in cloud environments (AWS/Azure) with tools like JMeter or Load Runner.
• Collaborate with developers in a matrix organization to ensure testability, manage test data, and deliver automated reporting dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security standards (NIST, RMF, DoD CC SRG) and document automation processes and best practices.
• Support Agile delivery using Jira/Confluence and mentor team members on automation tools and practices.

An award‑winning creative and marketing workforce solutions provider. Profiles places the highest caliber candidates in Fortune 500 companies and leading brands nationwide. Our specialized recruiters represent an elite group of skilled professionals for contract, contract‑to‑hire, and direct hire positions. Profiles is headquartered in Baltimore, MD with a remote staff of entrepreneurial individuals across the nation.

Profiles is dedicated to a long‑term vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We understand that real change takes time, and we are committed to making sustained efforts that lead to lasting impact. Our long‑term vision includes setting ambitious goals, tracking our progress, and remaining steadfast in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable future.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Analyst
• Industries: Non‑profit Organizations