Application Development - Automation Engineer

Job#: 2086414

Job Description:
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Application Development team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building robust test automation frameworks and ensuring software quality across web-based payment systems, APIs, and third-party integrations. You will work in a collaborative, Scrum-based environment alongside QA engineers, developers, product owners, and leadership to uphold our high standards of quality and reliability.
Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using JavaScript and Cypress.io for UI and API testing across multiple web-based payment portals.
• Implement automated processes for nightly test runs and monitor their performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed QA and automation into the development lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies and ensure thorough regression coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Jenkins.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and automate challenging test scenarios.
• Communicate automation needs and challenges effectively across teams.
• Report automation progress during sprint ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5-6 years of experience in programming and test automation.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proven experience building test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Cypress.io.
• Backend API automation experience (e.g., Python or similar).
• Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, Playwright, Docker, Jenkins, SQL, React.js, Node.js.
• Experience with security/penetration, performance, and load testing.
• Exposure to Golang, PHP, Python, Java.
• API testing using Bruno.
• Knowledge of AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Understanding of HIPAA, PCI, and PII compliance standards.
• Experience in e-commerce and POS hardware testing.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.