QA Automation Engineer

Prestige Staffing; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus $10,000 - $15,000

Annual compensation $120,000 - $135,0

3 weeks PTO, plus 4 weeks after 1 year

13 paid holidays

Company-funded certifications

Wellness programs

Casual dress code

Cell phone reimbursement

Transportation stipends

Team events & volunteer activities

Job summary

Prestige Staffing is seeking a QA Automation Engineer in Uptown Dallas for a SaaS product company. The role emphasizes automation, API testing, and continuous process improvement within a .NET tech stack and UI automation using Playwright.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in software testing, hands-on automation, SQL expertise, and familiarity with Azure DevOps/Jira. Hybrid work in Dallas is offered along with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software testing experience with test plans and reporting.
• Hands-on automation testing with Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Strong API testing experience with Postman/Swagger or equivalent.
• Proficient SQL skills for data validation and backend testing.
• Experience in .NET, VB, HTML, JavaScript environments and Jira/Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and strategies for web UIs and backend.
• Perform manual and automated testing to ensure quality and performance.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders on requirements and usability.
• Identify defects, risks, and improvement areas with thorough documentation.
• Lead automation initiatives to increase testing coverage and speed releases.
• Write complex SQL queries for data validation and backend checks.
• Utilize Postman and Swagger for API testing and validation.
• Improve testing workflows and automation scripts for faster releases.
• Support deployment of new features with rigorous testing and docs.

Skills

Playwright

Selenium

API testing

SQL

JavaScript

VB

HTML

Azure DevOps

Jira

Scripting

AI automation tools

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Job description

Summary

Seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join a dynamic software product company specializing in SaaS-based verification solutions. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team responsible for testing and automating enterprise-level web applications built on .NET technologies. This role offers significant growth opportunities, with an emphasis on automation, API testing, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong manual and automation testing experience, particularly in UI automation using Playwright, scripting, SQL, API testing, and familiarity with AI integration.

Job Title

QA Automation Engineer

Location

Uptown, Dallas, Texas (Hybrid)

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in software testing, including test plan, case development, and reporting
• 2+ years of hands-on automation testing experience utilizing tools like Playwright, Selenium, or similar
• Proficiency with API testing using Postman, Swagger, or equivalent tools
• Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, and database tables
• Prior experience in .NET, VB, HTML, JavaScript environments
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar project management tools
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong scripting skills and experience with AI automation tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test strategies for web-based UI and backend applications
• Conduct manual and automated testing to ensure software quality and performance
• Collaborate closely with development teams and stakeholders to understand product requirements and usability considerations
• Identify potential defects, risks, and areas for process improvement, documenting findings thoroughly
• Lead automation initiatives, aiming to increase automation coverage in testing processes
• Write complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
• Use tools such as Postman and Swagger for API testing and validation
• Continuously improve testing workflows and automation scripts to facilitate faster release cycles
• Support the deployment of new features and updates through rigorous testing and documentation

Benefits

• Significant growth potential with opportunities to enhance automation processes
• Competitive bonus of $10,000 - $15,000 annually
• Total compensation range of $120,000 to $135,000 per year
• 4% matching in 401(k) plan
• 3 weeks PTO, increasing to 4 weeks after 1 year of service
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Company-funded professional certifications and development programs
• Wellness programs focusing on community, mental health, and physical well-being
• Business casual environment with jeans allowed
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement and transportation stipends
• Team-building events, quarterly meetings, and volunteer activities