Java Test Automation Engineer 181937

BlackCube Labs; Jersey City, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to design and implement automated tests using Playwright with Java. You will build end-to-end test frameworks, integrate with CI/CD in Jenkins, and coordinate with Xray/Jira for test planning and reporting.

You will work across web applications, contribute to architecture discussions, mentor juniors, and support production and on-call rotations.

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 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.

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

Test automation

CI/CD

Cloud technologies

Jenkins

Xray/Jira

SDLC & QA practices

Analytical thinking

Tools

Jenkins

Xray

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.