Job#: 3024627 Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior QA Automation Engineer in the Austin, TX or Southlake, TX area with deep expertise in quality assurance, test automation, and cybersecurity platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, proven experience designing comprehensive test strategies, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to ensure product quality, stability, and security.
If you are interested in the following requirements please email your resume directly to Contract length: 6+ monthsLocations: Austin TX or Westlake, TX - 4 days onsite/1 day remote Rate: $64-$67/hr W2Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and execute API, UI, scheduled job, and database test scenarios to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
- Create and maintain automated test scripts for web-enabled applications using modern automation frameworks and tools.
- Collaborate closely with Agile teams to support iterative development including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Utilize JIRA or similar case management tools to track test cases, defects, and testing progress.
- Perform advanced quality assurance tasks to validate application reliability, system integrity, and business process accuracy.
- Support testing efforts for Cybersecurity applications and IAM technologies, including platforms such as Zscaler, SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), PingID, and HYPR.
- Partner with cross-functional groups-engineering, product, cybersecurity, and operations-to communicate findings, risks, and recommendations in a clear and effective manner.
- Apply deep understanding of SDLC, CI/CD practices, and modern testing frameworks to drive improvements in test coverage, automation, and delivery pipelines.
- Contribute to QA best practices, documentation, continuous improvement efforts, and long-term testing strategy.
Required Qualifications- 9+ years of hands-on QA engineering and software testing experience.
- 8+ years developing test automation for web applications.
- 3-5+ years working within Agile/Scrum environments using collaboration tools.
- 2-4+ years working with JIRA or similar test/case management platforms.
- Experience supporting and validating Cyber Security tools, especially Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as:
- Zscaler
- SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ)
- PingID
- HYPR (or similar tools)
- Strong understanding of full software development lifecycle, test methodologies, and quality gates.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to break down technical details for non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and automated testing practices.
Preferred Skills- Experience designing automation frameworks or enhancing existing ones.
- Familiarity with performance testing, API tools, and service virtualization.
- Exposure to security compliance frameworks or audit processes (IAM, Zero Trust, SOC2, etc.).
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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