QA Automation Engineer

Role: QA Automation

Location: Multiple Locations in USA

Visa Status: OPT, H4-EAD, GC-EAD, GC, USC

Job Descriptions:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and other automation frameworks for functional, regression, performance, and load testing.
• Design comprehensive test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications to ensure thorough coverage of system functionalities.
• Execute automated and manual tests across various platforms including Android and iOS mobile applications, ensuring compatibility and performance standards are met.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects identified during testing phases to facilitate quick resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps (TFS), and version control systems such as Git or SVN for seamless release cycles.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners during requirements gathering to define test strategies aligned with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) best practices.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), system testing, functional testing, performance testing with LoadRunner or similar tools, and ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Utilize defect tracking tools like Jira or HP ALM to log issues accurately and monitor resolution progress throughout the development lifecycle.
• Perform database validation using SQL queries in MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2; analyze data integrity issues; support backend validation efforts.
• Support DevOps initiatives by automating deployment processes and ensuring smooth integration between development and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or similar role within an IT environment with a focus on software quality assurance.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# for automation purposes.
• Extensive hands-on experience with automation tools including Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber (BDD), LoadRunner, and HP ALM.
• Solid understanding of mobile testing frameworks for Android and iOS applications along with experience in mobile automation tools like Appium.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services (SOAP/REST) for API testing using tools like Postman or REST-assured.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab; experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Azure DevOps (TFS).
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and root cause analysis; ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies; adept at requirements gathering and test planning in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams; ability to document test cases clearly and comprehensively.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like LoadRunner; understanding of system architecture including MVC frameworks, SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture), and cloud platforms such as Azure is a plus.