QA Automation Engineer

Vortalsoft Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortalsoft Inc is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in New Jersey to develop and implement robust test automation strategies and frameworks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Selenium and Java and will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines.

The role includes mentoring team members and presenting solutions to stakeholders. Experience with advanced test automation tools and proficiency in SQL databases is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Expertise in using Selenium and Java for test automation.
• Strong understanding of data structures, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute robust test automation strategies and frameworks.
• Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Monitor test execution and analyze results for software quality.

Skills

Selenium

Java

REST assured API programming

SQL

NoSQL databases

Test automation

Automation frameworks

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Bitbucket

Grafana

Kibana

UiPath

UFT

LoadRunner

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute robust test automation strategies, frameworks, and plans based on business and functional requirements.
• Automate applications across diverse platforms, including thick client, web-based, mobile, databases, server-side, and web services.
• Design and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks.
• Utilize and integrate advanced test automation tools like Selenium, UiPath, UFT, LoadRunner, and Python-based tools.
• Write and maintain high-quality automated scripts with proper error handling and scalability.
• Diagnose, report, and resolve functional issues in applications and automation frameworks.
• Work closely with global IT and business teams across time zones to gather requirements and track the status of projects.
• Mentor team members and document best practices for the automation lifecycle.

CI/CD and DevOps Integration

• Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Bitbucket.
• Ensure smooth integration with DevOps tools and processes for continuous testing and deployment.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Develop dashboards and reports for automation outcomes using tools like Grafana and Kibana.
• Monitor test execution and analyze results for improving software quality.

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent.
• Expertise in using Selenium and programming languages such as Java.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, design patterns, and algorithms.
• Proficient in REST assured API programming.
• Expertise in identifying advanced XPATH solutions for custom objects in Web applications.

Database Skills

• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present solutions to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality solutions within deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to new tools, technologies, and environments in a fast-paced industry.
• Strong mentorship capabilities to guide junior team members.