QA Automation Analyst

Position: QA Automation Analyst

Location: Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) (Local Only)

Duration: 12 months CTH

Overview

QA Analyst to support Agile Scrum teams responsible for delivering high-quality, accessible applications and APIs. This role is heavily focused on test automation (approximately 80%) with additional emphasis on API testing, accessibility compliance, and backend validation.

Not a manual QA.

Must Have:

• Automation QA Engineer
• Accessibility testing experience (MUST)
• API testing skills
• C#/.NET familiarity
• Automated test development & maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and backend services
• Perform API testing and validation using Postman and related tools
• Execute accessibility testing and ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards (Levels A & AA)
• Develop and execute test cases across UI, API, integration, and database layers
• Write and execute complex SQL queries for data validation and troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and Scrum teams during 2 3 week sprint cycles
• Participate in defect management, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks for web applications and APIs
• Strong understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, REST/SOAP APIs, and web technologies
• 5+ years of experience with C# and .NET (including LINQ, Generics, and .NET 6)
• 3+ years of experience writing complex T-SQL queries
• 3+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on accessibility testing
• Strong knowledge of ADA compliance and WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility standards (Levels A & AA)
• Experience using Postman for API testing and validation

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated quality practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with development teams