QA Automation Engineer - Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, Detroit, MI, Madison, WI.

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN,  Detroit, MI,  Madison, WI.
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Looking for W2 candidates. No C2C

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for web and API applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, API automation, SQL, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web and API applications.
•    Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
•    Perform API automation using REST Assured and Postman.
•    Validate application data using SQL queries and database testing techniques.
•    Identify, document, and track software defects using JIRA.
•    Integrate automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
•    Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality deliverables.
•    Prepare test plans, execution reports, and quality metrics.
•    Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
•    Continuously improve automation frameworks, test coverage, and testing processes.

Required Qualifications:
•    Strong programming experience with Java.
•    Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
•    Experience with TestNG and/or JUnit.
•    API automation using REST Assured or Postman.
•    Strong SQL knowledge for database validation.
•    Experience with Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
•    Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
•    Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
•    Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience with AWS or Azure cloud testing.
•    Performance testing using JMeter.
•    Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
•    Knowledge of BDD using Cucumber.
•    Experience testing cloud-native applications.

Required Skills:
•    Java
•    Selenium WebDriver
•    TestNG
•    JUnit
•    REST Assured
•    Postman
•    SQL
•    Jenkins
•    Git
•    CI/CD
•    JIRA
•    Agile Scrum
•    QA Automation
•    API Testing
•    Functional Testing
•    Regression Testing
•    Integration Testing
•    End-to-End Testing

Best Regards:

Bindu M
Phone: 307–298-2022
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