Automation QA Engineer: Build Robust Test Frameworks

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking an Automation QA Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions that ensure our software products meet high standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

You will create and execute automated tests for functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing, and develop scalable frameworks. Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders to improve coverage and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies.
• Programming/scripting in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of API testing and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of SQL and database testing.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and test suites.
• Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify automation opportunities.
• Create and execute automated tests for functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop reusable and scalable automation frameworks and testing components.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects.
• Investigate automated test failures and determine whether issues are related to the application, test scripts, or testing environment.
• Maintain and update automated tests as applications and requirements evolve.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar technologies.
• Conduct cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor automation results and communicate defects, risks, and testing progress.
• Review test coverage and identify areas where automation can improve testing efficiency.
• Maintain clear documentation for automation frameworks, test cases, processes, and results.
• Research and recommend improvements to testing tools, frameworks, and automation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes and engineering practices.

Skills

Test automation

Programming (Java/Python/JS/C#)

CI/CD tooling

API testing

Cross-browser testing

Debugging

Agile/Scrum

Git/version control

SQL/DB testing

Communication

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

REST Assured

Appium

Git

SQL

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Simera is seeking an Automation QA Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions that ensure our software products meet high standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

You will create and execute automated tests for functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing, and develop scalable frameworks. Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders to improve coverage and quality.