QA Automation Engineer Job Columbus area,Ohio USA,Quality Assurance

QA Automation Engineer

Location:

Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid- 3 Days in-office)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive functional testing of web applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and user expectations
Design and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans for UI and backend services
Conduct Web UI testing across browsers and devices to validate usability, responsiveness, and consistency
Perform API and web services testing using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar platforms
Validate end-to-end business workflows, including integration points between systems
Identify, log, and track defects; perform root cause analysis and collaborate with development teams for resolution
Participate in requirements analysis and grooming sessions, ensuring testability and clarity of acceptance criteria
Support regression testing cycles and ensure stability of releases
Contribute to test automation efforts by creating or maintaining automated test scripts where applicable (Playwright and Selenium)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business stakeholders
Use tools such as Jira and test management tools (Zephyr, Xray or similar) to manage test execution and defect tracking
Promote QA best practices, process improvements, and quality standards across the team
Document test strategies, test results, and quality metrics

Required

Skills & Qualifications

7-8 years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on functional/manual testing
Proven expertise in Web UI testing and API testing
Strong experience with test case design, test planning, and execution
Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC processes
Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
Working knowledge of automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar.
Basic to intermediate programming/scripting knowledge (e.g., C#, Type Script, or similar)
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, or similar) is a plus
Ability to translate functional requirements into effective test coverage

Soft Skills & Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and user experience
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently
Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments and adapt to changing priorities
Passion for continuous improvement in QA processes

Preferred / Nice-to-Have