QA Automation Engineer

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our customers team as an expert QA Automation Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring robust software quality through test automation. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for diverse applications. Leverage your advanced technical skills to drive continuous improvement in testing strategies and automation practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile applications using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks to keep pace with evolving project needs.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless test execution with GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Identify, report, and track software defects using best practices and tools.
• Analyze test results, provide clear feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document automation processes and communicate findings with technical clarity both in writing and verbally.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java (Eclipse), JavaScript, and C#.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress, and Appium.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining automated test suites for complex software systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly articulate technical concepts and testing outcomes.
• Proven ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISTQB Certification or similar recognized QA credentials.
• Experience with performance and security testing in automated environments.
• Prior experience working with geographically distributed teams.