QA Automation Engineer - Java/Selenium

Logical Paradigm

Herndon, Virginia, USFull-timeMid60,000 - 80,000Posted Jun 28, 2026

SeleniumJava

Best fit for

This role is best for mid-level QA engineers with hands-on experience in Selenium, Java open to working from Herndon, Virginia, US.

Skills you need for this role

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Automation skills

Selenium — Still the most-asked browser automation framework in QA interviews and legacy suites.

Programming languages

Java — Dominant language for enterprise QA + Selenium/RestAssured stacks.

Job description

Logical Paradigm in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking candidates for a QA/Test Automation role. The position emphasizes designing, coding, and maintaining testing automation solutions. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field and previous experience in software development or quality assurance. Benefits include competitive base salary, health insurance coverage, and support for H1B and Green Card sponsorships. Citizens and authorized workers are encouraged to apply.

Job highlights

•Role: QA Automation Engineer - Java/Selenium
•Company: Logical Paradigm
•Location: Herndon, Virginia, US
•Type: Full-time
•Experience: Mid
•Compensation: 60,000 - 80,000
•Seniority: Mid
•Posted: Jun 28, 2026

Key skills: Selenium · Java

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Q1.Explain the Page Object Model and how you'd structure it in Selenium.
Q2.How do you handle dynamic waits without using Thread.sleep in Selenium?
Q3.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?
Q4.How do you decide what to automate vs test manually for a new feature?
Q5.How would you set up a test strategy for this team in your first 30 days?

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Salary context

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60,000 - 80,000

Logical Paradigm has disclosed compensation for this mid-level role. Compare it against our QA salary benchmarks before you negotiate — pay varies significantly by location and stack.

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