QA Automation Engineer

Position: QA Automation Engineer
Location:
Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920 / Irving, TX
Job Type: 12 months contract
Work Arrangement:
On-site Role
Interview Process: 2 rounds of video interviews
Mandatory:
Telecom Domain

Key Responsibilities:

* Designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium Web Driver, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.

* Building and executing API test automation suites with REST Assured and Postman across microservices and third-party integrations.

* Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions for continuous release confidence.

* Implementing BDD practices using Cucumber to keep tests aligned with business requirements.

* Executing all levels of testing — E2E, System, Integration, Regression, and Progression — and developing load testing scripts for performance validation.

* Performing root cause analysis on defects, managing test environments, and reporting on release readiness metrics to stakeholders.

* Collaborating closely with Development, Product, and Dev Ops teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model.

Required Skills:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

* 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on automation in enterprise or telecom environments.

* Hands-on proficiency in Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, Maven, REST Assured, Postman, and SOAP UI.

* Solid experience with BDD (Cucumber), CI/CD tools (Jenkins/Git Lab/Git Hub Actions), and test management tools (JIRA, Test Rail).

* Strong SQL skills for backend verification and working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for UI test validation.

* Experience with Client Quality Center (ALM) and UFT is an added advantage.

* Exposure to Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.

* Excellent communication skills and a proactive, quality-first mindset.

* Prior experience in the telecom domain is highly preferred.