QA Automation Engineer - Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC, Orlando, FL, Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for web and API applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, API automation, SQL, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web and API applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Perform API automation using REST Assured and Postman.
• Validate application data using SQL queries and database testing techniques.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using JIRA.
• Integrate automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality deliverables.
• Prepare test plans, execution reports, and quality metrics.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve automation frameworks, test coverage, and testing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming experience with Java.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with TestNG and/or JUnit.
• API automation using REST Assured or Postman.
• Strong SQL knowledge for database validation.
• Experience with Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud testing.
• Performance testing using JMeter.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of BDD using Cucumber.
• Experience testing cloud-native applications.

Required Skills

• Java
• Selenium WebDriver
• TestNG
• JUnit
• REST Assured
• Postman
• SQL
• Jenkins
• Git
• CI/CD
• JIRA
• Agile Scrum
• QA Automation
• API Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Integration Testing
• End-to-End Testing