Quality Engineer (Coding Experience)

Job Title: Quality Automation Engineer

Location: Hybrid: Onsite 3 days/week Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or Lake Mary, FL

Duration: 12-month contract (extension or conversion to FTE possible)

Overview:

• We re seeking a hands-on Quality Automation Engineer with deep expertise in front-end and back-end automation to join a highly collaborative QA/UAT team. The ideal candidate is fluent in automation frameworks and coding, experienced with CI/CD pipelines, and passionate about scalable testing practices. This role offers high-impact visibility within a financial organization modernizing its test architecture including mainframe automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Automation Development

• Design and maintain robust automated tests for Angular apps (using JavaScript, TypeScript, Jasmine, Selenium, Playwright)
• Implement API and performance testing using tools like JMeter and Cucumber
• Build back-end automation using Java, Python, or C with a focus on Spring Boot and RESTful services

CI/CD Integration & Test Strategy

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (AWS Code Services)
• Apply TDD/BDD methodologies for scalable and maintainable test solutions
• Advocate for test coverage and automation within Agile ceremonies

Code Quality & Security

• Use Veracode and SonarQube to enforce security and maintain code quality
• Maintain end-to-end test suites for Angular 16 using Serenity and Playwright

Data & Platform Validation

• Validate application logic with Oracle databases
• Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple technology layers
• Support mainframe transition to automation using LeanFT

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 7 years of hands-on experience in QA automation (front-end & back-end)
• Strong coding skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C
• Proficiency with Selenium, Jasmine, JMeter, and Cucumber
• Knowledge of TDD and BDD practices
• Hands-on experience with RESTful API testing
• Strong collaboration and excellent communication skills
• Experience in Agile environments

Preferred Skills & Tools:

• LeanFT (particularly for mainframe automation)
• Experience with Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) or financial domains
• Familiarity with AWS Code Services and Spring Boot
• Strong knowledge of Serenity, Playwright, Veracode, and SonarQube

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Master s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are a plus