Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Staff Quality Engineer
automation frameworks
Java
Selenium
TestNG
Cypress/Playwright
and API testing
Job Details
Principal / Staff QE Engineer
Location: Austin, TX only
Exp: 12+ years
Overview
We are looking for a Principal/Staff Quality Engineering (QE) Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development in test automation. The ideal candidate is an expert in automation frameworks, Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cypress/Playwright, and API testing, with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive innovation using AI in test automation. This is a hands-on role requiring technical depth, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and scale automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
- Apply AI/ML for test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive testing.
- Lead automation strategy, ensure CI/CD integration, and optimize pipelines.
- Collaborate with dev, product, and DevOps teams for quality delivery at scale.
- Mentor QE engineers, promote best practices, and foster a quality-first culture.
- Drive test strategy for vendor integrations and complex systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science or related field.
- 12+ years in software development in test automation.
- Strong Java coding skills; expertise in Selenium, TestNG, JUnit.
- Experience with Cypress/Playwright for modern UI automation.
- Proficient in API testing and SQL (complex queries, stored procedures).
- Experience with Git/SVN, CI/CD pipelines, and open-source tools.
- Proven track record in framework development and test strategy.
- Ability to deliver in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Leadership Qualities
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
- Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic vision.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
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