Senior Test Automation Engineer

Qualitest is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Senior Test Automation Engineer for a Full-Time Permanent position based in New York City, NY, with a Hybrid work model (4 days onsite per week).

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in test automation and quality engineering, with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, and Tricentis Tosca. This role requires hands-on experience in automation framework design, development, and maintenance, along with the ability to collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to drive quality engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable automation frameworks
• Drive end-to-end, UI, and API automation initiatives using Tosca and Selenium
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define testing strategies and quality goals
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
• Perform test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote QA best practices across teams
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in QA and Test Automation
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Java
• Selenium (4/5 proficiency)
• Tricentis Tosca (4/5 proficiency)
• Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines (3/5 proficiency)
• Strong understanding of automation framework architecture and design
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with UFT (Unified Functional Testing)
• Exposure to Playwright automation
• Experience with qTest, VersionOne, and AI-assisted tools such as Cursor AI or similar platforms
• Healthcare domain knowledge including payer, provider, claims, EHR, or HIPAA compliance

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills