Automation QA Engineer | Hybrid - Bothell, Washington | 8 + Years

Tech Asst; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Asst Automation QA Engineer role in Bothell, WA (Hybrid) seeks an 8+ year veteran to build and maintain automated tests across API, UI, and data layers. You will design and execute comprehensive test suites, integrate with CI/CD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality enterprise applications.

Key focus areas include Spock/Groovy based frameworks, REST API testing, SQL validation, and strong DevOps collaboration in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of QA Automation / Software Testing experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spock Framework.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Groovy.
• Experience in Unit Test Automation.
• API testing and REST services.
• Strong SQL/database testing.
• Git, Jenkins, and Jira.
• Design, implement and maintain automated test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Build and execute unit tests using Spock and Apache Groovy.
• Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and E2E testing.
• Perform API testing using REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools.
• Write SQL queries for backend and database validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Identify and track defects using Jira.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, test reviews, and sprint activities.

Skills

QA Automation

Spock Framework

Apache Groovy

Unit Test Automation

API Testing

SQL Testing

REST/JSON

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Git/Jira

Agile/Scrum

Tools

REST Assured

Postman

Jenkins

Git

Jira

Job description

Automation QA Engineer | Hybrid - Bothell, Washington | 8 + Years

TA-AU-0909-0D3

Location: Bothell, WA (Hybrid)

Experience: 8+ years

Employment Type: W2/C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizens / Green Card Holders Only

Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced Automation QA Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Spock and Apache Groovy Test Automation frameworks, unit test automation, API testing, SQL, and CI/CD. The ideal candidate should have strong experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks for enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Build and execute unit tests using Spock and Apache Groovy.
• Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and E2E testing.
• Perform API testing using REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools.
• Write SQL queries for backend and database validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Identify and track defects using Jira.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, test reviews, and sprint activities.

Required Skills

8+ years of QA Automation / Software Testing experienceStrong hands-on experience with Spock FrameworkStrong hands-on experience with Apache GroovyExperience in Unit Test AutomationStrong automation framework development experienceExperience with Java, Groovy, or PythonAPI testing and REST servicesStrong SQL/database testingGit, Jenkins, and JiraFunctional, regression, integration, and E2E testingAgile/Scrum experience