Digital QA Engineer - SDET

Digital QA Engineer (SDET) Job#: 3027016 Location: Open to candidates local to Merrifield, VA; Pensacola, FL; San Diego, CA (Hybrid) Assignment Type: Contract Only Duration: Approx. 12–18 months (3,184 total hours) Pay Range: $50.00 – $75.00 /hr bill rate. Specific compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Position Description We are seeking a highly skilled Digital QA Engineer (SDET) to support a large‑scale digital transformation initiative focused on modern web, mobile, and cloud‑based applications.

In this role, you will build and enhance automation across UI, API, and database layers, partner closely with developers in an Agile team, and play a key role in ensuring high‑quality digital experiences. You’ll design automation frameworks, execute functional and performance test suites, analyze application issues, and support complex multi‑device/multi‑platform digital ecosystems. This role is ideal for an automation engineer who thrives in hands‑on coding, deep technical problem solving, and driving automated quality at scale.

Qualifications 5+ years overall SDET and/or software development experience Strong hands‑on Java coding & automation framework development 4+ years building, executing, and maintaining test automation 2+ years API automation testing Expertise with UI + API + DB automation Experience with Agile/Scrum, TDD, BDD Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber) Mobile test automation experience (Android/iOS) strongly preferred Strong SQL querying & debugging skills Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms Experience using cloud‑hosted testing tools (Perfecto preferred) Strong foundation in software engineering (data structures, design patterns) Experience with Jira or ServiceNow ticketing systems EEO Statement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Benefits Overview Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. #J-18808-Ljbffr