QA Automation Engineer

Role Overview

• The QA Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test scripts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical software applications.
• Collaborate with software developers, analysts, system engineers, and other stakeholders to define testing strategies, identify defects, and drive continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and scripts using Playwright or similar technologies to support the modernization of the System Contract Operating and Reporting application.
• Determine priorities for test scenarios and create execution plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of both business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for automated testing processes, including test plans, execution procedures, and change management records.
• Author, maintain, and execute manual test scripts as required to supplement automated testing for functional and regression coverage.
• Track and monitor test case execution, identify anomalies, and document corrective actions while providing timely communication to stakeholders.
• Establish and manage regular automated schedules for test case execution, and generate required testing and defect reports for internal and external audiences.
• Log, track, and manage defects using Jira or equivalent issue tracking tools, collaborating with development and QA teams for prompt resolution.
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices to validate all contractual, functional, and technical requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate actively in Agile development ceremonies and workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an iterative development environment.
• Support development, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production environments, including troubleshooting test cases and addressing system issues as needed.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of UAT testing activities, ensuring solutions meet business and user requirements.
• Provide on-call support for testing and QA-related activities as required to ensure business continuity and rapid response.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manual test script execution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automated QA testing.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience creating QA test scripts.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in performance testing.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across technical and business teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off