Test Automation Engineer & Selenium,sql,cucumber

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer Java/Selenium/SQL
Location: Remote in Canada
Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Java, Selenium, and SQL to join our remote QA team in Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining scalable automated testing solutions that ensure the quality and reliability of our applications. This is a remote position open to candidates currently residing in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Create and execute BDD-style test scenarios using tools like Cucumber.
• Perform database testing by writing complex SQL queries to validate backend data integrity.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate test scripts into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Debug automation failures, identify root causes, and log defects using tracking tools like Jira.
• Document test cases, test plans, and generate test reports.
• Enhance the existing automation framework to improve performance and maintainability.
• Stay current with industry best practices in test automation, frameworks, and tools.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in test automation with strong hands-on skills in Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Proficiency in Cucumber or similar BDD frameworks.
• Strong experience in writing and executing SQL queries for backend/data validation.
• Solid understanding of automation design patterns, UI testing principles, and best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with test and defect management tools like Jira, TestRail, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with API testing tools like Postman or RestAssured.
• Exposure to cross-browser testing platforms such as BrowserStack, SauceLabs, or LambdaTest.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance or security testing is a plus.
• Additional scripting/programming knowledge in JavaScript or Python is an asset.