Associate Manual QE Tester (1-3years experience only) Sapient Corporation parental leave, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Arlington 1515 North Courthouse Road (Show on map) Sep 12, 2026 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 would initially be more manual-testing focussed, roughly 70-80% manual and 20-30%automation, with the expectation that the automation component would gradually increase - We are looking for a stronger foundation in test design, QA processes, practical judgment, prioritization, ownership, and communication. 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:

Must be eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Eligible for a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance.

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 (This is an 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. #LI-HYBRID