Senior SQA Automation Engineer
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, USA
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Software Development
Software Testing, DevOps, Software Engineer
At Code Ninja Consulting, we build high-impact global engineering teams that accelerate digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. With operations across Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United States, and Chile, we empower clients with world-class expertise in software engineering, QA automation, cloud, Dev Ops, and enterprise technology services.
Our 350+ experts deliver solutions across banking, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and large-scale enterprise platforms. At Code Ninja, we value innovation, excellence, and a culture of continuous learning — enabling our teams to deliver smarter, faster, and stronger.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (8+ Years) to develop, enhance, and maintain automated testing solutions for complex enterprise systems.
The role requires strong technical expertise in test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, regression automation, API automation, and working with cross-functional testing teams.
You will collaborate closely with the Manual Test Lead, engineering teams, and Dev Ops to ensure test coverage, quality, and stability across release cycles.
Key Responsibilities Automation Development & MaintenanceDevelop and maintain automation scripts for regression, functional, and SIT testing.
Create reusable automation frameworks, utilities, and libraries.
Debug, optimize, and enhance test scripts for improved reliability and performance.
Ensure automated tests are scalable, modular, and aligned with best practices.
CI/CD IntegrationIntegrate automated test suites into Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or equivalent pipelines.
Configure automated execution triggers for nightly builds, code merges, and release cycles.
Implement reporting and log outputs directly into CI/CD dashboards.
Testing & Quality AssuranceEnsure comprehensive test coverage, including UI, API, SIT, and end-to-end scenarios.
Work closely with the Manual Test Lead to identify automation candidates and maintain prioritization.
Prepare detailed test reports, execution logs, error summaries, and coverage metrics.
Participate in defect triage meetings and provide technical insights on automation failures.
Collaboration & SupportCollaborate with developers, architects, QA, and Dev Ops teams for test environment readiness.
Provide guidance on automation best practices to junior team members.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies and tools.
Skills & Expertise Required Automation & Framework ExpertiseStrong hands-on experience with automation tools:
Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnitAbility to design frameworks from scratch and build scalable, modular architectures.
API AutomationProficiency with:
REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar toolsAbility to automate REST APIs and validate request/response structures.
Programming & ScriptingStrong in at least two programming languages:
Java, Python, Java Script
CI/CD & Version ControlExperience integrating automation with:
Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Bitbucket PipelinesKnowledge of Git-based workflows.
Database SkillsExperience with SQL for backend validation and test data preparation.
Testing KnowledgeDeep understanding of:
- SIT (System Integration Testing)
- E2E testing
- Regression testing
Testing complex enterprise systems
Preferred Skills
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) is a plus.
Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Work with cutting-edge tools and large-scale enterprise systems.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Opportunity to work with global engineering teams.
- Culture focused on learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Code Ninja, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of nationality, gender, or background.
- Flexible Working Hours
- Leaves as per the company policy
- Maternity Leaves (Paid + Work from Home option)
- Health Insurance (includes spouse and parents) (till the age of 80)
- Provident Fund
- Performance-Based Increments and Incentives
- Easy Loan Facility for Employees
- Gym Membership
- Company Trips and Recreational Activities
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