QA Automation Engineer

Overview

Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Year(s)
75% Travel
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

API
Accessibility
Behavior-driven Development
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Communication
Continuous Integration
Conflict Resolution
Automated Testing
Analytical Skill
Database
GitLab
JIRA
JavaScript
Microsoft Azure
Java
Continuous Improvement
Cypress
C#
Bitbucket
Backend Testing
Google Cloud Platform
Innovation
Selenium
Reporting
Software Development Methodology
Sprint
Testing
Quality Assurance
Python
Problem Solving
Scripting
Test Cases
Management
GraphQL
Jenkins
RESTful
Scrum
Good Clinical Practice
Docker
Mentorship
Load Testing

Job Details

Position: QA Automation Engineer
Contract: W2 Only

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.

  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to define test strategies and automation coverage.

  • Write clean, reusable, and scalable automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and early defect detection.

  • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms.

  • Perform root cause analysis for defects and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.

  • Ensure test data management, environment setup, and configuration for efficient test execution.

  • Document test plans, test cases, automation strategies, and results for transparency and traceability.

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

  • Stay current with emerging QA automation tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in QA Automation or related testing roles.

  • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

  • Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, or JUnit.

  • Experience with RESTful API and GraphQL testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.

  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).

  • Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.

  • Experience with test reporting and defect management tools (Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps).

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and virtualized test environments.

  • Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, Locust) is a plus.

Nice-to-Have

  • Exposure to BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber, SpecFlow, or Behave.

  • Familiarity with containerized testing environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Knowledge of security and accessibility testing practices.

  • Experience with database validation (SQL, NoSQL) for backend testing.

  • Exposure to AI-driven or visual test automation tools.

  • Experience mentoring junior QA engineers or leading automation initiatives.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical teams.

  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

  • Passion for innovation, automation, and continuous improvement in QA practices.

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