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Associate Manual QE Tester (1-3years experience only)

Publicis Sapient Arlington, Virginia, United States

hybridfull-time

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 / year

Posted Aug 14, 2026Apply by Sep 13, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Associate QA/QE Tester (1–3 years); mostly manual testing initially, with ~60/40 manual/automation split over time.

**Stack/tools: **

  • Automation: Playwright (preferred), TypeScript or JavaScript automation

  • Test definition: Gherkin (preferred) / structured natural language

  • Dev/ops & QA: JIRA (defect tracking), Jenkins, JMeter (load/perf)

  • Accessibility: Section 508 / AMP tools (preferred)

  • Mobile testing: iOS (mainly), some Android (preferred)

  • AI test scenario generation from acceptance criteria (preferred)

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Execute manual and automated regression tests; perform sprint testing/support end-to-end.

    2. Create/update tests and support the QA lifecycle: test creation, execution, defect tracking in JIRA, including automation scripting.

    3. Support performance/load testing and participate in QA workflow that can generate/derive scenarios from acceptance criteria (AI preferred).

  • Must-have skills:

    • Hands-on experience with automation and automated regression testing

    • Coding background in JavaScript/TypeScript for automation

    • QA lifecycle ownership in Agile/regression contexts

    • Strong communication and organization

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Playwright specifically (preferred but automation framework + JS/TS required)

    • Mobile testing tools/experience

Full Description

Job Description

Publicis Sapient s Government Services team is looking for someone who has worked on legacy applications with less documentation where they were able to perform their roles without any issues, asking the right questions and then getting the things done on what they have with.

The primary focus is on web testing, with some mobile (mainly iOS, some Android), and that candidates should have a background in software development, specifically with JavaScript or TypeScript for automation.

An ideal candidate should have done some level of coding and automated regression testing, preferably with the playwright automation framework.

NOTE — This QE role is centered on Manual Testing, with a 60/40 split between manual and automation work — and you ll start out doing 100% manual testing. If you re an Automation Tester who s also excited about strengthening your Manual Testing skills, this could be a great fit for you.

Eligibility criteria

U. S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident and eligible for a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance.

  • Candidates must be located within 20 miles of the Washington, DC
  • Willing to travel to the Sapient office (1515 North Courthouse Road Arlington, Virginia 22201, United States) and Client offices with a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week onsite.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience level — 1 to 3 years only (Associate level role) Experience with Automation, QA lifecycle ownership, and Agile/regression testing Preference for candidates with actual experience in automation tools. Prefers experience with JIRA, Jenkins, JMeter, and accessibility tools (508/AMP).

Must have skills

Experience with Playwright Automation Framework (Preferred but required some automation framework with Typescript or JavaScript). Experience with automated test scripts in Gherkin syntax (Preferred but some similar structured natural language definition). Experience with automated regression testing. Comprehensive QA support, including manual and automated regression testing and sprint testing. Full Lifecyle QA support; test creation, execution, defect tracking in JIRA, load testing, performance testing; automation scripting. Experience with QA workflow to auto-generate test scenarios from acceptance criteria (through AI) (AI part preferred). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization skills.

Nice-to-have (Preferred) skills

Experience with mobile app testing & tools. Experience with RDMS SQL. Experience in an Agile Lifecycle. Experience with Accessibility testing (e.g. Section 508).

Additional Information

Additional information

Annual Pay Range (Total compensation in USD): $85,000 - $100,000

The ranges shown above represent a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. The actual range for this position may vary based on location and the specific skills required for the role.

Benefits include

An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration. Access to learning, upskilling and growth opportunities. Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. Flexible vacation (not limited, allocated, or accrued). Unlimited PTO. Parental leave and new parent transition program. Exciting 401(k) match. Generous paid leave and holidays. Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

This is us.....TRANSFORMING NOT JUST BUSINESSES, BUT ALSO OUR PEOPLE!!

Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe with 20,000 people and over 50 offices worldwide. As a digital business transformation partner of choice, we’ve spent over three decades utilizing the disruptive power of technology and ingenuity to help digitally enable our clients business in their pursuit of next. That’s how we help them stay relevant.

We believe, in order to transform organizations, we need to transform ourselves, and our own people. Being a people-first company, we focus on creating an environment where they can continuously evolve and thrive. And a culture that encourages them to bring their own self to work.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do — https: //www.publicissapient.com/

Manual TestingPlaywrightTypeScriptJavaScriptGherkinJiraJenkinsJMeterAccessibility TestingRegression TestingAgile MethodologyMobile TestingSQLLoad TestingPerformance TestingDefect Trackingmulti-location

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