QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer Overview

Job ID: J53968
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: San jose, CA
Duration: 9 Months + Extension
Domain Exposure: Consumer Staples
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: San jose, CA
Duration: 9 Months
Bill Rate: $80/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description: Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts.
• Create automated tests for web, mobile, API, and backend applications.
• Develop reusable and scalable automation solutions using Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop and execute API automation tests using tools such as REST Assured, Postman, or similar technologies.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Analyze test failures, identify defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirements analysis and provide input on testability and quality considerations.
• Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL.
• Conduct performance, reliability, and scalability testing where required.
• Maintain test data, test environments, and automation documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor QA engineers and contribute to automation and testing best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall software quality.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience as an SDET, Automation Engineer, or Software Test Engineer.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation tools.
• Experience with API testing and automation.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with SQL and database testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Git and source-control systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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