QA Engineer ​/ Test Automation Engineer

QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer

The best version of us starts with You! CGI is seeking an experienced QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer who brings an "automation first" mindset and deep hands-on expertise in both API and UI test automation. This role is ideal for engineers who excel at building scalable automation frameworks, improving product quality, and leveraging modern AI driven tools to accelerate testing.

You will collaborate closely with development, Dev Ops, and product teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality software delivery across enterprise applications. This position is located on site in Durham, NC.

Your future duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute API and UI automated tests using tools such as Bruno, Rest Assured, Cypress, and Playwright.
• Architect, design, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, with strong experience using Jenkins.
• Partner with engineering teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality gates.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and end to end testing across distributed systems.
• Utilize GenAI and AI driven development tools to accelerate test creation, improve coverage, and enhance overall testing productivity.
• Identify defects early, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement across QA processes.
• Support shift left testing practices and collaborate closely with developers to improve code quality.
• Maintain documentation, test plans, and best practices for automation and quality engineering.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role include:

• 6-9 years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with API and UI automation using Bruno, Rest Assured, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools.
• Proven experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, especially Jenkins.
• Ability to design and build robust, scalable automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies, SDLC, and defect management processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across distributed systems.
• Experience leveraging GenAI tools to enhance testing efficiency and productivity.

Skills:

• Amazon Web Services Cloud

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.