QA Automation Engineer

Position: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH Hybrid- 3 Days in-office

Duration: Contract

Rate: DOE

We are seeking a skilled and motivated QA Engineer with strong expertise in functional testing of web and API-based applications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Functional, E2E testing, test design, and validation of complex systems, along with working knowledge of test automation tools to support efficiency and scalability. Candidate should specialize in end-to-end functional validation, user experience, and API testing, while leveraging automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive functional testing of web applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and user expectations
• Design and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans for UI and backend services
• Conduct Web UI testing across browsers and devices to validate usability, responsiveness, and consistency
• Perform API and web services testing using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar platforms
• Validate end-to-end business workflows, including integration points between systems
• Identify, log, and track defects; perform root cause analysis and collaborate with development teams for resolution
• Participate in requirements analysis and grooming sessions, ensuring testability and clarity of acceptance criteria
• Support regression testing cycles and ensure stability of releases
• Contribute to test automation efforts by creating or maintaining automated test scripts where applicable (Playwright and Selenium)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Use tools such as Jira and test management tools (Zephyr, Xray or similar) to manage test execution and defect tracking
• Promote QA best practices, process improvements, and quality standards across the team
• Document test strategies, test results, and quality metrics

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on functional/manual testing
• Proven expertise in Web UI testing and API testing
• Strong experience with test case design, test planning, and execution
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC processes
• Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Working knowledge of automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar .
• Basic to intermediate programming/scripting knowledge (e.g., C#, TypeScript, or similar)
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar) is a plus
• Ability to translate functional requirements into effective test coverage

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and user experience
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently
• Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments and adapt to changing priorities
• Passion for continuous improvement in QA processes

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience in the Retail Automotive domain
• Exposure to test automation frameworks development or enhancement
• Experience with cross-browser, accessibility, or performance testing