Automation Engineer

Quality Automation Engineer III - Contract to Hire

Are you the type of engineer who doesn't just write tests-you engineer quality? Do complex, interconnected systems energize rather than intimidate you? Our client is seeking a Quality Automation Engineer III who thrives on solving the unsolvable and mentoring others to do the same.

You'll play an important role in the design, creation, and testing of applications to ensure the quality and stability in every system. You'll use your strong problem-solving skills to ensure that the applications are performing optimally and meet our clients high standards.

• Oversee, design, review, build, and deploy test automation solutions and framework for the most complex, interrelated systems to ensure the quality and stability of software applications
• Lead the troubleshooting and triage of the most complex escalated system issues with project teams to identify the root causes, resolve issues, and implement process improvements
• Guide and mentor other Test Automation Engineers to ensure that their test automation solutions and scripts align with Frost's automation framework and industry standards
• Collaborate with product management, project management, development teams, and business stakeholders to develop project, product, and testing objectives
• Write and execute functional test cases as needed

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of test automation experience
• Technical development experience with multiple programming or scripting languages while using Selenium as framework
• Expertise with JAVA and SQL queries
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming concepts
• Expertise in independently identifying technical issues including misconfigurations and defects in code
• Demonstrated experience in developing functional, load, and batch test automation solutions
• Expert knowledge of the role of Test Automation and Software Quality Assurance in the development process
• Experience with test automation frameworks and design patterns
• Experience with a distributed version-control management system like GIT

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Experience using automated testing tools like Junit, TestNG, Cucumber, Appium, JMeter, SoapUI
• Knowledge of DevOps including Jenkins, Maven etc.
• Knowledge of Non-Functional Testing (Performance, Security and Accessibility Testing)

• The role explicitly requires guiding and mentoring other Test Automation Engineers, so strong coaching and knowledge transfer abilities are essential

Collaborative Communication

• You'll be working across multiple teams (product management, project management, development, business stakeholders), requiring excellent cross-functional communication and relationship-building skills

Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

• The description emphasizes "never being afraid to ask why" and solving complex problems, so analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity are crucial

Attention to Detail

• Quality control requires meticulous attention to detail to catch issues others might miss and ensure applications meet high standards

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

• Working with "the most complex, interrelated systems" and staying current with automation frameworks requires flexibility and a growth mindset

Initiative & Ownership

• Leading troubleshooting efforts and driving process improvements shows the need for proactive problem-solving and accountability

Patience & Persistence

• Debugging complex system issues and mentoring others requires the ability to work through challenges methodically without getting frustrated

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborating with business stakeholders on testing objectives requires the ability to translate technical concepts into business language

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.