QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

Fulltime employement

Location: Onsite Vienna, VA / Edison, NJ

Job description:

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Software Engineer - Test Automation to lead and innovate in the design, development, and execution of automated testing strategies.
• This role is crucial in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products.
• As a senior member of the engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive test automation excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Framework Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance automation capabilities.
• Test Strategy and Execution:
• Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and QA teams to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor a team of test automation engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on best practices in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance processes.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD):
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable delivery of software.
• Monitor and optimize test execution times to maintain efficient build pipelines.

Quality Metrics and Reporting:

• Define quality metrics, track test results, and report on the health of test automation suites.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and propose solutions to improve overall test reliability.
• Problem Solving and Innovation:
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues uncovered during automated testing.
• Advocate for test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software development and test automation.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks for web, mobile, API, and backend systems.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Expertise in test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress, or similar.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML-based testing tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API testing tools like Postman or Rest Assured.
• Certification in test automation or related fields is a plus.