QA Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to build and scale automated testing across front-end and back-end systems. You will work in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software through innovative test automation strategies.

The role involves designing frameworks, executing tests for web, APIs and data-driven systems, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to define QA requirements. Insurance domain experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on software test automation experience.
• Experience with web, API and microservices testing.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries for validation.
• Experience with Postman, Swagger, Rest Assured for API testing.
• Experience with Git and Jira for version control and workflows.
• Insurance industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python; NoSQL like MongoDB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Create detailed test plans and test cases for applications and APIs.
• Execute manual and automated tests across web, backend, and services.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define QA requirements.
• Perform API testing and validate system integrations.
• Track defects and manage Jira workflows; participate in peer reviews.
• Continuously improve test frameworks and automation strategies.

Skills

Test automation

APIs

SQL

Python

CI/CD

AI testing

RPA

Git

Jira

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

ISTQB / Azure certs

Azure Fundamentals

Azure DevOps Engineer

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Swagger

Rest Assured

Git

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is assisting a client in finding an QA Automation Engineer for a leading enterprise solutions-focused client. This individual will play a key role in building and scaling automated testing capabilities across both front-end and back-end systems. The position involves working closely within an Agile development environment to ensure high-quality software delivery through innovative test automation strategies. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality engineering, eager to contribute to evolving QA frameworks, and comfortable working with modern web technologies, APIs, and data-driven systems. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing QA team and drive impactful improvements across enterprise-level applications.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and development lifecycle activities
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Create detailed test plans and test cases for applications and APIs
• Execute manual and automated tests for web, backend, and service layers
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define QA requirements
• Perform API testing and validate system integrations
• Conduct peer reviews of test cases, scripts, and defect logs
• Track defects and manage workflows in Jira
• Continuously improve test frameworks and automation strategies
• Stay current on testing tools, trends, and industry best practices

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience in software test automation and test framework development

Strong experience with automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent)

Experience testing web applications, APIs, microservices, and database-driven systems

Ability to write and execute SQL queries for validation/troubleshooting

Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Swagger, Rest Assured)

Experience with Git or equivalent version control

Experience with Jira (or similar bug tracking/workflow tools)

• Experience creating test plans, test cases, and QA documentation
• Insurance industry experience (Medical Stop Loss, Health Benefits, Claims, Underwriting, Policy Admin)

Python experience for automation or framework development

Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

Microsoft Azure / Azure DevOps experience

CI/CD pipeline testing integration experience

Knowledge of performance, load, security, and accessibility testing

Experience with AI-driven testing or generative AI in QA

Experience with RPA tools/process automation

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud-native environments

Relevant certifications (ISTQB, Azure Fundamentals, Azure DevOps Engineer)