QA Automation Engineer

ob Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in test automation, API testing, and modern QA practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Selenium, REST Assured, and BDD/TDD frameworks, along with a proven ability to lead testing efforts and mentor team members. This role requires hands-on involvement across the full testing lifecycle, from requirement analysis to execution and defect management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver.
• Build and execute API automation scripts using REST Assured.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define test strategies and ensure quality deliverables.
• Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, test case design, execution, and defect tracking.
• Implement and follow TDD/BDD practices using tools like JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Perform database validations using SQL.
• Manage test cases and defects using tools like Jira.
• Ensure end-to-end test coverage across UI, API, and backend systems.
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and lead automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in QA automation, primarily using Selenium.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in API automation using REST Assured.
• 4–5 years of experience with TDD/BDD frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber).
• Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Proficiency in working with XML and JSON.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database testing.
• Experience with test and defect management tools such as Jira.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and QA lifecycle.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with advanced test automation frameworks and design patterns.
• Exposure to performance or security testing is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.