QA Automation Engineer

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