Quality Assurance Engineer

Citian • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Citian is a fast growing, venture backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation and infrastructure systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate. Our tech solutions reduce traffic fatalities, enhance pedestrian accessibility, and empower system operators to save time & money. You’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer at Citian, you will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable software test automation frameworks that cover UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You will work closely with developers, designers, and other technical staff to uphold high standards of software quality throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong experience with test automation frameworks, API testing, and modern CI/CD environments, along with the ability to drive improvements in testing strategy and tooling. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AI-assisted testing or intelligent test automation approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
• Strong experience in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing tools and frameworks preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability of features and early defect detection.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues to development teams.
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and quality improvements.
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous PTO.
• 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit
• On-site gym and free snacks in the office
• High-growth potential and opportunities for advancement within a fast growing, venture-backed SaaS startup!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level