QA Automation Engineer

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We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer
to design, develop, andmaintainautomated testing solutions thatvalidatethe functionality, performance, and security of our software applications.

This is primarily a remote role though there might be times when you would have to travel to a client locations in the DMV  this role, you will be primarily responsible for shifting manual testing efforts into efficient, scalable automated test suites built into our deployment pipeline.

You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and fellow QA team members to ensure bugs are caught early and high-quality software is delivered seamlessly to our users.

• Design and write maintainable automated test scripts
  for web applications and backend APIs.
• Build and scale robust automation frameworks
  using tools like Playwright/Selenium/otherto increase code coverage.
• Analyze requirements and user stories
  to create detailed, structured end-to-end test plans.
• Execute regression, functional, and smoke tests
  prior to major production releases.
• Identify, log, and track software defects
  in issue tracking systems, detailing reproductionstepsand severity.
• Isolate and troubleshoot test failures
  todetermineif issues stem from application bugs or test script instability.
• Collaborate in Agile development ceremonies
  , including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Programming Proficiency
  :
  
  Strong coding skills in at least one major language (Python, Java, JavaScript, Type Script), with ability toleverageAI-assisted development tools
• Automation Tooling
  :
  Hands-on experience with automated testing tools like(Playwright,Selenium, Cypress, or Cucumber).
• Testing Frameworks
  :
  Hands-on experience withpytest, Jest, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• API Testing
  :
  Proven experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like(Postman,Rest Assured, or Bruno).
• Database Management
  :
  Ability to write basic to intermediate SQL queries to verify data persistence and consistency.
• Version Control
  :
  Solid mastery of Git command-line interfaces and code branching workflows.
• QA Methodologies
  :
  Deep understanding of software verification principles, the STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle), and test case optimization.
• CI/CD Integration
  :
  Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Azure Dev Ops)
• Container Apps
  :
  Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud knowledge
  :
  Hands on experience with one of the major clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
• Performance Testing
  :
  Hands on experience with performance testing tools like K6, JMeter, Gatling etc.
• Security Testing
  :
  
  Experience with security testing of applications.

• 4years of experience with QA experience
• Experience with automation

• ABachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Analytical Thinker:
  Sharp problem-solving abilities toidentifyedge cases and hidden vulnerabilities.
• Detail Oriented: A meticulous eye foridentifyingbehavioral regressions and UI anomalies.

• An active TS/SCI is required with the ability to obtain polygraph

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