Sr. SQA Test Automation Engineer in Folsom, CA- Hybrid

++Job Title++ – Sr. SQA Test Automation Engineer

++Project Location++ Folsom, CA – HYBRID 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (Locals only)

++Project Duration++ – 6+ month contract with possible extension

Job Description:

• 10% Responsible for the planning and execution of the optimum level of Security, Integration and Performance Tests, assessing test results and making recommendations for areas and prioritization to address variances and performance tuning as needed, including recommendations to the QRB, with inputs from the Quality Assurance Lead. Establishes testing methodologies, standards, tools and techniques for Security, Integration, Load/Performance Test Engineering and functional testing for adapters.
• 25% Leads technical aspects of test planning, determines the quantity and quality of tests, and ensures requirements are testable and software meets ISO’s requirements. Responsible for estimation of Integration, Security, Performance, and Functional tests (for adapters) as well as Test Automation efforts. May receive guidance from the Quality Assurance Lead when needed. Optimizes the sequencing and scope of technical testing aspects to drive lower Total Cost of Quality for ISO solutions.
• 10% Leads testing teams, related to the quality of tests and test records, to ensure all ISO software meets or exceeds the established quality standards and drives sustained reduction in defect escape rates to higher environments.
• 40% Establishes and maintains ISO Performance and Test Automation framework, performs code reviews and maintenance of related scripts.
• 10% Establishes and maintains ISO product baseline tests and incremental test labs/cases and evidence for software security, performance and integration.
• 5% Provides input on enterprise level test framework architecture, integration, and security principles related to software testing as well as high-value optimal scope for test automation.
• Attends business meetings, and collaborates with ISO colleagues to develop “best practices” policies and procedures, and to identify and resolve issues to help create a flexible and efficient organization.
• May perform related duties and activities as assigned.
• Adheres to and supports the Cultural Values of the ISO.
• Adheres to and supports the safety policies and programs of the ISO. Accountable for implementing the policies and procedures of the ISO Safety Program.

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Most of the time is spent in general office or equivalent conditions which result in little or no exposure to injury or accident. May require occasional travel to other office worksites, customer locations and/or training/conferences. Daily time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and with regular opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift or handle material or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

May require normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Level of Education and Discipline: A Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Amount of
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
• Certifications: Testing certifications from reputable organizations such as ISTQB desirable.

• Over 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, specializing in test automation. Proficient in developing test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Katalon Studio, and Cypress.
• Skilled in OO programming languages including Python, Groovy, Java, C#, and JavaScript, with hands‑on experience in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git Hub Actions.
• Experienced in testing APIs and user interfaces, as well as working with distributed systems on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on…