QA Automation Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Contracted
Experienced
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 12Months
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI and API automation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building robust automation frameworks, leading testing efforts, and ensuring high-quality delivery in Agile environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for UI and API testing
- Perform end-to-end testing across multiple applications and platforms
- Develop and execute automated test scripts using Selenium and REST Assured
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to understand requirements
- Participate in test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure timely resolution
- Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership
- Ensure adherence to QA best practices, standards, and processes
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in QA Automation with strong Selenium expertise
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in API automation using REST Assured
- 4–5 years of experience in TDD/BDD frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber)
- Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
- Experience working with XML and JSON
- Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
- Hands-on experience with test and defect management tools (JIRA)
- Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle (STLC) and methodologies
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
Preferred Skills
- Experience in enterprise or financial domain applications
- Strong debugging and analytical skills
- Experience in building scalable test automation frameworks from scratch
Leadership Expectations
- Ability to mentor and guide QA team members
- Lead testing efforts across projects and ensure timely delivery
- Drive continuous improvement in test processes and automation strategies
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