QA Automation Engineer

Fremont, CA, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

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Skills

API
Amazon Web Services
Automated Testing
Data Structure
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Integration
GitHub
Microsoft Azure
Python
Selenium
UI
Web Applications
Testing
Software Development
SQL
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Assurance
Load Testing
Database
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill

Summary

Location: Fremont, CA 5 Days Onsite per Week
Duration: 6 12 Months Contract+ Contract-to-Hire

<>Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / QA Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with strong software development and test automation experience who can build scalable automation frameworks and work across UI, API, backend, and database layers.

Python and Playwright experience are required.

<>Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Selenium
Build automated tests for web applications, APIs, backend systems, and end-to-end workflows
Develop reusable automation libraries, utilities, and testing components
Perform UI, API, integration, regression, functional, and database testing
Write complex SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and backend verification
Support modernization efforts, including migration of legacy automation frameworks
Troubleshoot application issues and perform root cause analysis on production defects
Collaborate closely with software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
Contribute to automation strategy, framework architecture, and testing best practices
Participate in code reviews and drive engineering excellence
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases
Help improve software reliability, scalability, and overall user experience

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in SDET, QA Automation Engineering, or Software Quality Engineering
Strong hands-on programming experience with Python
Strong experience with Playwright for test automation
Experience with Selenium and automation framework maintenance or migration
Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up
Strong understanding of:
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Design Patterns
- Software Engineering Best Practices
- API Testing
- Debugging and Troubleshooting
Advanced SQL skills, including data validation, joins, and backend analysis
Experience with end-to-end test automation across UI, API, and database layers
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar automation tools
Docker and Kubernetes
Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Performance and load testing experience
Experience supporting high-volume production applications
Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems
Agile development experience

<>What We're Looking For

Thinks like a software engineer, not just a tester
Can build and maintain automation frameworks, not just execute test cases
Strong coding and debugging skills
Takes ownership of problems from investigation through resolution
Can clearly explain architecture decisions and technical tradeoffs
Learns quickly and thrives in a fast-moving environment
Works independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset

Work Arrangement: 5 Days Onsite per Week in Fremont, CA

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Dice Id: 91125539
Position Id: 9087729
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