Java Engineer with Test Automation

Dexian; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a seasoned software quality engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright with Java, and to drive end-to-end automation within CI/CD pipelines.

The role collaborates with developers and product teams, participates in architecture reviews, and supports testing across system, integration, and UAT phases.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Experience developing end-to-end functional automation test cases using Playwright with Java.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience working and integrating with Xray (Jira Test Management) for test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, testing methodologies, and quality engineering practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and drive solutions from analysis through implementation.
• Experience performing complex technical and functional analysis, design, development, and testing activities.
• Knowledge of application architecture principles and participation in design/architecture reviews.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated functional test frameworks and test suites using Playwright and Java.
• Build and implement end-to-end test scenarios across web applications.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Manage test execution, defect tracking, and reporting through Xray/Jira.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business parties to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions and work towards innovative technical solutions.
• Support all testing phases, including system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance and procedures.
• Enhance process improvements and automation enhancements.
• Participate in production/application support and on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Java

Playwright with Java

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Jenkins

SDLC knowledge

Automation testing

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Tools

Xray/Jira

Job description

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Experience developing end-to-end functional automation test cases using Playwright with Java.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience working and integrating with Xray (Jira Test Management) for test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and quality engineering practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and drive solutions from analysis through implementation.
• Experience performing complex technical and functional analysis, design, development, and testing activities.
• Knowledge of application architecture principles and participation in design/architecture reviews.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Trading / Order Management Systems (OMS) / Financial Services domain is a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, API testing, and integration testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated functional test frameworks and test suites using Playwright and Java.
• Build and implement end-to-end test scenarios across web applications.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Manage test execution, defect tracking, and reporting through Xray/Jira.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business parties to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions and work towards innovative technical solutions.
• Support all testing phases, including system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance and procedures.
• Enhance process improvements and automation enhancements.
• Participate in production/application support and on-call rotation as required.
  

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.