Software Test Automation Engineer

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Salary: $40 - $50 per hour

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established healthcare technology organization that develops software and digital solutions used by healthcare professionals to support more informed, consistent, and effective decision-making. The company combines clinical expertise, technology, and data to create products that improve how healthcare organizations operate and deliver care.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering organization where software quality directly impacts the reliability of healthcare technology products. You will work closely with developers, product teams, and other technical stakeholders to improve test coverage, strengthen automation frameworks, and ensure products are ready for successful release.

The team offers exposure to both user interface and API testing, along with the opportunity to help solve complex testing challenges and influence how quality is built into the development process.

Job Details

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to enhance the testing and overall quality of our software products.

In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, automated test scripts, and test cases across web applications, APIs, SDKs, and services. You will help ensure the reliability, performance, and effectiveness of our products while supporting a seamless user experience and dependable product release cycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience with automated testing tools, UI automation frameworks, API testing, and established software testing methodologies. You will work closely with cross-functional Agile teams to identify issues, manage defects, validate resolutions, and ensure problems are addressed before products reach production.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute detailed test plans, automated test scripts, and test cases across web applications, APIs, SDKs, and software services
Build and maintain automated test suites that provide comprehensive application coverage
Perform UI, API, integration, performance, load, regression, module, and system testing
Review application requirements, technical documentation, and development plans to create effective testing strategies
Document, track, and update defects, project tasks, testing results, and status reports
Retest reported issues to verify that defects have been successfully resolved
Collaborate with software engineering and product teams to design, develop, test, and deliver high-quality software products
Build or improve automation tools and testing frameworks to solve complex quality challenges
Research and troubleshoot software issues using application logs, source code, SQL queries, and debugging tools
Provide project estimates, task updates, and testing status reports to engineering leadership and project stakeholders
Monitor testing timelines, resource requirements, and estimated project hours
Create testing documentation, work instructions, and training materials as needed
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen overall software quality and release readiness
Qualifications
Education
Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Experience
At least one year of software development experience or three years of automated software testing experience
Experience developing and executing automated tests for web applications, APIs, or software services
Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Visual Studio, or similar platforms
Experience testing REST or SOAP APIs
Experience writing and executing SQL queries
Experience working within Agile software development teams
Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting software defects
Technical Skills
Understanding of source code written in .NET, Java, PHP, or a similar programming language
Ability to review and debug application code
Experience with UI automation tools and frameworks
Experience with API and service-level testing
Familiarity with Visual Studio, Eclipse, or similar integrated development environments
Understanding of regression, integration, performance, load, and system testing methodologies
Additional Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, product teams, and other cross-functional partners
Ability to work independently and as part of an Agile development team
Commitment to improving software quality and testing processes
Preferred Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification

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