QA Automation Test Engineer (5879)

NextPath Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a QA Automation Test Engineer to join our client’s team in Reading, PA. This is a contract-to-hire position.

SALARY: Up to $135,000/year + 3-5% bonus (depending on experience)

Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in QA automation, software quality engineering, or SDET roles within digital, SaaS, or platform-based environments (8+ years total QA experience preferred)
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks across UI, API, and integration layers
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for test automation (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python)
• Experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, or similar)
• Hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for UI, API, and integration testing
• Ensure comprehensive testing coverage for new features and system updates
• Improve automation strategies to enhance testing speed, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborate within Agile teams to define acceptance criteria and quality standards
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives to align on quality objectives
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
• Validate system performance, stability, and uptime to meet SaaS standards
• Analyze defects, identify root causes, and partner with engineering to implement solutions
• Create and manage test data to support automated and performance testing
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in QA processes, tools, and frameworks
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test automation, maintaining clear documentation

NextPath is a strategic talent partner connecting skilled professionals with organizations driving innovation and growth. Our recruiting team brings more than 80 years of combined experience delivering workforce solutions that align the right talent with the right opportunities. We work with leading companies across the country, offering flexible engagement models including contract, project-based, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to [email protected] for a recruiter to engage.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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