Senior Software QA Engineer (SME)

NeatDevs LLCSenior Software QA Engineer (SME)

Ashburn, VA

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Full time

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NeatDevs LLC is a small federal subcontractor with a long-running seat on a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program in Ashburn, VA. We are hiring an SME-level Software QA Engineer to lead manual and automated testing of web applications and services - modern automation with Playwright, maintaining Selenium/Cucumber/Serenity suites, and Section 508 accessibility testing using the DHS Trusted Tester process. U.S. citizenship is required (federal contract); you must be able to obtain a DHS/CBP Public Trust - an active or recent clearance shortens your start date but is not a gate. Hybrid: on-site in Ashburn, VA about one day per week, remote the rest.

About NeatDevs LLC

NeatDevs, LLC is a dynamic federal contracting company dedicated to providing cutting-edge technology solutions across custom software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics. We excel by delivering innovative, secure, and mission-critical applications tailored specifically to the unique needs of federal agencies.

At NeatDevs, our standout culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence. Our employees thrive in an environment that promotes innovation, supports professional growth, and fosters work-life balance. We proudly leverage agile methodologies and advanced technology stacks to drive impactful solutions that protect national interests and enhance government efficiency.

Join NeatDevs and become part of a passionate team making meaningful contributions to our nation’s security and technological advancement. Our employees benefit from:

An engaging, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

Robust professional development and mentorship opportunities

Excellent work-life balance and flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including immediate 401K matching

If you’re looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork, NeatDevs is the place for you!

Description

What you'll do

• Define and maintain test strategy, plans, standards, and quality gates across functional, regression, E2E, and accessibility testing
• Design and maintain automated UI tests in Playwright; maintain and migrate Selenium/Cucumber/Serenity suites
• Develop automated web service and API tests (Playwright API, Rest Assured, Postman) and backend validations (SQL, logs)
• Plan and perform Section 508 testing against WCAG 2.x AA using the DHS Trusted Tester process and ANDI; test with JAWS/NVDA
• Integrate suites into GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD and keep them fast and stable; mentor testers and developers

Required

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DHS/CBP Public Trust; must live in the DC/MD/VA area
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of software QA and testing experience, including strong test automation
• Hands-on Playwright experience; Selenium/Cucumber/Serenity background
• API testing and SQL-based backend validation
• Section 508 / WCAG 2.x accessibility testing experience
• Nice to have
• DHS Trusted Tester certification

BDD (Gherkin), GitLab CI/CD, Jira/Xray

Federal or DHS program experience

Pay and benefits

$104,000 - $119,000 per year depending on experience and clearance status. Full-time W-2 role with health benefits, 401(k), and paid federal holidays.

NeatDevs LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary

$104,000 - $119,000 per year

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