QA/Test Automation Engineer — DoD, Remote, TS Clearance

A3 Consulting LLC

Washington, District of Columbia, USFull-timeMidPosted Jul 4, 2026

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This role is best for mid-level QA engineers comfortable with modern QA tooling open to working from Washington, District of Columbia, US.

Job description

A3 Consulting LLC in Washington, DC, is seeking a highly technical QA/Test Automation Engineer to ensure quality for defense-based modernization programs. This remote role involves owning the testing process, developing automation frameworks, and ensuring software reliability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, 5+ years of QA experience, and hands-on automation testing skills. A robust benefits package includes health coverage, 401k match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job highlights

•Role: QA/Test Automation Engineer — DoD, Remote, TS Clearance
•Company: A3 Consulting LLC
•Location: Washington, District of Columbia, US
•Type: Full-time
•Experience: Mid
•Seniority: Mid
•Posted: Jul 4, 2026

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Q1.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?
Q2.How do you decide what to automate vs test manually for a new feature?
Q3.How would you set up a test strategy for this team in your first 30 days?
Q4.Describe your ideal defect triage process with product + engineering.

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Salary context

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