UI Test Automation Engineer ( Python or C# ) locals to Tewksbury, MA.

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable UI Automation Engineer to build automated test coverage for our Windows-based C# desktop application. This is a greenfield project there is no existing automation, so you ll have full ownership of tool selection, framework design, and implementation.

This is a high-impact, short-term role ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and deliver clean, maintainable UI test automation quickly.

What You ll Do:

• Design and develop UI automation from scratch for a complex C# Windows desktop application.
• Automate critical user workflows including:

• Logging in with different roles/permissions
• Generating user and system reports
• Modifying system configurations via the UI
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools best suited to the application s architecture (e.g., WinAppDriver, FlaUI, TestComplete).
• Collaborate with testing and development teams to understand workflows, priorities, and expected behavior.
• Document test approach, automation setup, and provide clear handoff for ongoing maintenance and future test case development

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience creating UI automation from scratch for Windows desktop applications.
• Strong understanding of Windows UI frameworks, particularly WinForms or WPF.
• Hands-on expertise with automation tools like WinAppDriver, FlaUI, TestStack.White, TestComplete, or AutoIt.
• Proficient in Python or C# with Windows UI libraries.
• Familiar with authentication, permissions testing, and desktop app interactions.
• Able to work independently and deliver working automation with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience integrating UI tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with test case management and bug tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Prior QA or SDET background in desktop application testing.