Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid, Bethesda/Rockville, MD, United States Job Description: Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission! A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees. A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation, delivering tailored solutions that enable federal agencies to succeed in a complex digital landscape. Through a digital-first strategy, A-TEK enhances mission capabilities by leveraging deep expertise in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our modern, secure, and automated approaches are designed to support federal operations with agility and resilience. We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in modern web application testing and automation. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Playwright and hands-on experience testing applications built with React, .NET, and Microsoft PowerApps. Exposure to Python-based automation frameworks, cloud environments, and federal projects—particularly NIH—is highly desirable. The ability to obtain and retain a public trust clearance is required for consideration. This is a hybrid role based in Bethesda, MD. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright. - Build scalable, maintainable test scripts for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. - Test applications developed with React, .NET, and PowerApps. - Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub. - Analyze test results, identify defects, and track issues to resolution using Jira. - Support testing efforts in AWS cloud environments. - Maintain test documentation and artifacts in SharePoint. - Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including Section 508 Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience - 5+ years of QA automation experience - Strong expertise in Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred) - Experience testing React and .NET applications. - Hands-on experience with PowerApps testing - Proficiency in Python for automation or scripting - Experience with GitHub, Jira, AWS, and Entra (Azure AD) Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting NIH or other federal projects. - API testing experience (Postman, REST clients) - Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility (ADA/Section 508) testing - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies - Experience with Docker and DevSecOps practices Compensation: Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities. Why Join Us? At A-TEK, you will be at the forefront of federal healthcare AI innovation, developing solutions that make EHR data more secure, accessible, and actionable. You will contribute to mission-critical projects that improve public health outcomes while working in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Location Designation: Fully Remote Role Overview: The Senior Associate, UW Automation Enablement supports enterprise underwriting modernization by enabling and underwriting automation performance monitoring. This role independently manages monitoring and insight generation activities, synthesizes data across multiple sources, and identifies opportunities to improve automation outcomes. The individual partners across underwriting, product, data science, and operations to deliver actionable insights, support rule and model enhancements, and strengthen end-to-end underwriting performance. What You'll Do: • Independently monitor UW automation performance across products, cohorts, and distribution channels to identify trends, leakage, and friction points • Analyze underwriting automation performance, including rules and models, to assess alignment between intended design and observed outcomes • Generate actionable insights and recommendations to improve automation rates, case flow efficiency, and underwriting outcomes • Own development and enhancement of underwriting rules by contributing business, risk, and operational insights • Partner with underwriting, actuarial, and data science teams to support testing, validation, and implementation of automation solutions • Collaborate with Production Support to investigate and resolve issues impacting underwriting automation, including recurring defects and workflow disruptions • Facilitate cross-functional alignment by translating complex data into clear, audience-appropriate insights • Develop and maintain consistent reporting, dashboards, and documentation to support monitoring and governance routines • Lead working sessions and forums to support development continuous improvement solutions within our automated underwriting workflow What You'll Bring: • 5-10 years of life insurance underwriting experience, with strong knowledge of risk assessment and decision frameworks • Experience driving process automation with rules engines, predictive models, or decision platforms • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience) • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify trends and insights • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across technical and non-technical audiences • Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and influence without direct authority Preferred Qualifications - Industry designations such as FLMI, FALU, or equivalent - Experience working in Agile or product-based delivery environments - Experience partnering closely with data science and actuarial teams - Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar) #LI - EM1 #LI - REMOTE Pay Transparency Salary Range: $111,500-$159,000 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting. Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space. Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com. Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs. Job Requisition ID: 93798

• Take ownership of automation strategy and delivery across complex client engagements • Act as a senior automation authority within delivery teams and with client stakeholders • Balance technical quality, delivery outcomes, and pragmatism across multiple projects • Lead and develop Spike consultants, setting standards for automation quality and engineering excellence • Contribute to the evolution of Spike’s automation frameworks, tools, and ways of working • Act as the senior escalation point for automation-related risks, issues, and technical decisions • Act as a trusted automation advisor to client stakeholders, supporting informed technical decision-making • Shape automation approaches within proposals, estimates, and delivery models • Support pre-sales and solution design activities where automation is a core component • Identify opportunities to improve automation effectiveness and value for clients • Help position Spike as a credible, high-quality automation and quality engineering partner • Lead, mentor, and coach Spike consultants on client engagements • Support the development of less experienced automation engineers and test leads • Promote high engineering standards, collaboration, and knowledge sharing • Contribute to internal communities of practice, frameworks, and accelerators • Demonstrate Spike values through behaviour, decision-making, and client interactions

• Rapid Prototyping & App Development: Build functional apps, internal tools, and product prototypes using AI-assisted coding tools (vibe coding). Move from concept to working demo quickly so we can validate ideas and hand off to engineering with confidence. • Workflow Automation: Identify repetitive, manual, or broken workflows across departments and build automations that actually work—whether that’s through code, n8n/Zapier/Make, or a custom-built tool. • AI-Powered Solutions: Design and implement AI-enabled workflows using prompt engineering, structured outputs, and human-in-the-loop review where needed. You’ll create reusable prompt libraries, templates, and internal AI tools. • Cross-Functional Execution: Work across Enrollment Ops, Campaigns, Project Management, Clinical Ops, Sales, and Finance to ship solutions that serve the whole business—not just one team. • Design-Forward Delivery: Everything you build should reflect strong visual and UX sensibility. You’re not just making it work—you’re making it look and feel right.