Prospance Inc.
Prospance Inc.

QA Automation Engineer

San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Automated Testing
  • Test Strategy
  • SQL
  • Test Execution
  • Data Validation
  • Python
  • selenium
  • Quality
  • Test

Summary

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Fremont, CA (Onsite – 5 Days/Week)
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Job Overview
  • We are seeking highly skilled QA Automation Engineers with a strong engineering and programming background to join a fast-paced team in Fremont, CA. This is not a manual QA role. Candidates must possess solid coding fundamentals, strong SQL expertise, and hands-on automation experience across UI, API, and database layers.
  • The interview process includes technical problem-solving and whiteboarding exercises, so applicants should be comfortable with algorithms, logical thinking, and writing code.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts
  • Perform UI, API, and database testing for enterprise applications
  • Build reusable automation components and scalable testing solutions
  • Develop and execute end-to-end automation workflows
  • Validate backend data using complex SQL queries
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and debug application defects
  • Collaborate with developers, product teams, and QA teams to improve product quality
  • Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and test strategy planning
  • Contribute to automation framework enhancements and best practices
Required Qualifications
Programming Fundamentals (Must Have)
  • Strong understanding of programming logic and computer science fundamentals
  • Ability to write algorithms and convert logic into working code
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Language-agnostic coding mindset
  • Programming Languages
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Python
    • At least one strong Object-Oriented Programming language
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
SQL Expertise (Critical Requirement)
  • Strong hands-on SQL experience
  • Ability to:
    • Write complex queries
    • Perform inner and outer joins
    • Conduct data validation and backend debugging
    • Independently analyze and explore data
Automation Testing
  • Strong experience in:
    • UI Automation
    • API Automation
    • Database Validation Testing
  • Experience creating reusable automation utilities and frameworks
  • Ability to automate complete end-to-end workflows
 
Tools & Technologies
  • Selenium (required)
  • Playwright (preferred or willingness to learn quickly)
  • Experience with automation framework development
  • Familiarity with test execution, debugging, and reporting tools
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Prior experience in scalable automation framework design
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 
Important Notes
  • This is an automation-focused QA engineering role — manual testers will not be considered.
  • Candidates must be comfortable with onsite technical interviews and whiteboarding sessions.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals are mandatory for success in this role.
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  • Dice Id: 10427688
  • Position Id: 8967010
  • Posted 8 hours ago
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