QA Automation Engineer

Saxon Infotech; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Saxon Infotech, Inc. is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to develop automated testing solutions, identify defects, and support the delivery of high-quality applications.

In this role you will design and maintain automated tests for web and enterprise apps, perform API testing, and collaborate with developers and QA teams to improve testing processes and ensure products meet functional requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of QA or test automation experience.
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Understanding of testing methodologies and QA best practices.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman or REST Assured).
• Familiarity with SQL, databases, and defect tracking systems.
• Knowledge of Agile SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and enterprise applications.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams to set testing priorities.
• Develop and maintain reusable test automation frameworks.
• Perform API testing and validate functionality.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD processes.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Saxon Infotech Inc. is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to develop automated testing solutions, identify software defects, and support the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications.

In this role, you will work closely with software developers, business analysts, and quality assurance teams to design and execute automated tests, improve testing processes, and ensure applications meet functional and performance requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, experience with automation tools, and a practical approach to identifying and resolving software quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based and enterprise applications.

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing.

• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.

• Collaborate with development teams to review requirements and establish testing priorities.

• Develop and maintain reusable test automation frameworks.

• Perform API testing and validate application functionality.

• Integrate automated testing into continuous integration and deployment processes.

• Analyze test results and communicate findings to technical teams.

• Maintain accurate test cases, testing documentation, and quality assurance reports.

• Recommend improvements to testing procedures, automation coverage, and software quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance or test automation.

• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured.

• Familiarity with SQL, databases, and defect tracking systems.

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

• Experience with performance testing or application security testing.

• Knowledge of cloud-based applications and enterprise software environments.

• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Retirement savings plan

• Professional development and technical training opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities