Automation Test Engineer

Smartsearchonline; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking an Automation Test Engineer for a remote contract role. The candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI and API layers, focusing on Playwright with Java and Rest Assured.

Responsibilities include integration with CI/CD pipelines, regression test maintenance, and collaboration with developers and QA to ensure coverage and quality across complex systems. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in QA/Automation, experience with Postman and XRAY, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience with Playwright automation framework using Java and VB scripting.
• API automation experience using Java Rest Assured or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools and SDLC QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, automate, and execute tests across UI and API domains.
• Build and maintain automated regression suites and run tests after builds/releases.
• Create and maintain automated test cases with risk-based prioritization.
• Perform UI automation for web apps and API automation for REST/SOAP services.
• Log, triage, and verify defects; contribute to root-cause analysis.

Skills

Playwright + Java

Java Rest Assured

CI/CD integration

UI automation

API automation

Automation frameworks

QA collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Postman

XRAY

UFT

VB scripting

Job description

Join us to co-create solutions for a better future!

Job Details

Information Technology

Automation Test Engineer Chicago,IL

Job Description

Job Category:

Information Technology

Position Type:

Contract

Duration:

Long Term

Remaining Positions:

1

Details:

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for an Automation Test Engineer - Remote.

W2 candidates Preferred!

Mandatory skills:

• Candidate MUST have experience with Playwright + Java
• Candidate MUST have experience with Java Rest Assured framework
• Candidate MUST have experience integrating automated tests within the CI/ CD pipeline

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, automates, and executes smoke, functional, integration, system, and end to end (E2E) tests using modern automation frameworks to validate system functionality, component interoperability, and full workflow correctness against business requirements.
• Builds and maintains automated regression suites, ensuring reliability and preventing defect reoccurrence by continuously executing regression tests after each build and release.
• Creates, optimizes, and maintains comprehensive automated test cases using a risk based testing approach to prioritize critical scenarios and maximize coverage.
• Performs UI automation for web applications and API automation for REST/SOAP services, including validation of request/response payloads, status codes, schema compliance, and API contract adherence.
• Logs, tracks, and triages defects, performs automated defect verification, re testing, and contributes to root cause analysis to accelerate remediation.
• Codes, debugs, and troubleshoots Java automation scripts daily, ensuring high quality, modular, reusable, and scalable automation components.
• Collaborates with developers, QA, and product teams to ensure test plans, automated coverage, and acceptance criteria align closely with evolving business requirements; participants design and review sessions to identify automation opportunities early.
• Develops configurable, maintainable, reusable automation libraries, executes automated test plans, and generates detailed reports; supports analysis of test results and contributes to diagnosis of complex system issues.
• Prepares, manages, and automates test data, conducts peer reviews of automated test scripts, and ensures adherence to coding and testing standards.
• Supports setup and maintenance of test environments, automation infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and criteria for converting manual test cases into automated scripts.
• Works closely with manual testers to identify automatable scenarios and guide test case conversion; performs manual testing when necessary to build functional knowledge or validate automation gaps.
• Identifies technical and operational issues across installed systems, products, and services and provides automated validation where appropriate.
• Participates in production deployment testing, remediation activities, and release readiness, leveraging automated suites for rapid and repeatable validation.
• Performs additional automation or testing responsibilities as assigned, supporting special projects, cross team initiatives, and continuous improvement of the automation strategy.

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Job Requirements Details:

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with Playwright Automation Framework using Java, experience with UFT and VB scripting, and functional testing experience.
• Must have experience with API automation using Java Rest Assured or similar frameworks, and hands-on experience with Postman for API testing.
• Experience with test management tools including XRAY or similar tools for test case management, execution, and traceability.
• Experience with multiple automation programming languages and multiple quality assurance testing tools. Bachelor's degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Typically requires at least 4+ years of relevant experience. 6-10 years of relevant experience is preferred. Intermediate Level Quality Assurance Engineer methodologies and practices Software development Life Cycle and the importance of the QA function within the framework.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, operating systems, browsers, Internet navigation, and downloading/installing software i.e., SQL, Oracle, business objects, web technologies, authentication or security technologies.
• Knowledge of multiple software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative, Agile and Behavior driven development.
• Working knowledge of test case management and execution using test management tools.
• Experience implementing and auditing automated test methodology and QA standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships. Must be able to problem solve Programming Languages.
• Strong analytical, multitasking and time management skills. Ability to perform independent research and analysis and draw logical conclusions Working effectively in a highly matrix or virtual organization.
• Works effectively in a highly matrix or virtual organization. Performs most work independently with general supervision and direction. May consult with management or more senior staff in decision making.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group:

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

Pay Range:

$ 65.00 - $ 70.00