QA Automation Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for a QA Automation Engineer to help modernize and scale test automation across web applications and services. This role focuses on building and improving automation frameworks across UI, API, and database layers, while partnering closely with development and infrastructure teams.
You'll play a key role in increasing automation coverage, improving system reliability, and supporting high-quality software delivery.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and database testing
• Convert manual test cases into automated regression suites
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
• Partner with development teams on performance and load testing
• Build and maintain automation dashboards and reporting
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices
• Ensure test environments are stable, scalable, and secure
• Document automation processes, results, and standards
• Support testing efforts in regulated environments (security/compliance)

What You Bring

• 5+ years of QA or test automation experience
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Playwright (TypeScript preferred)
  • Selenium (Java or Python)
• Experience with:
  • API testing (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, etc.)
  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Automation frameworks (pytest, JUnit, TestNG)
• Experience testing across UI, backend, and databases
• Familiarity with Git and Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, NeoLoad, Artillery)
• Experience in financial or regulated environments (SOX, PCI)
• Exposure to modern or AI-driven testing tools

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• Experience owning automation efforts end-to-end
• Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude

Compensation (California Transparency)

• Contract Rate: $50-$68/hour depending on experience and location
• Conversion Salary:
  • Sacramento: ~$110,000-$120,000
  • Walnut Creek: ~$125,000-$135,000

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and location.

Additional Details

• Hybrid role: 3 days onsite (Wednesday required)
• Must be local to Sacramento, Walnut Creek, or Plano (no relocation support)
• Long-term opportunity with potential to convert to full-time

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $68.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.