QA Automation Engineer

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced SDET to design and implement automated test frameworks for web, mobile, API, and backend applications. You will develop API automation tests, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and mentor other QA engineers.

Strong knowledge of Selenium/Playwright/Cypress, REST, SQL, and SDLC is required. This full-time role is based in San Jose, CA, offering collaboration in Agile teams, performance considerations where applicable, and a focus on

Qualifications

• SDET or QA engineer with strong automation background.
• Hands-on API testing and automation experience.
• Knowledge of REST/HTTP, JSON, and XML.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Create automated tests for web, mobile, API, and backend apps.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop API automation tests using REST Assured, Postman, or similar.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Analyze failures and collaborate with developers to resolve defects.
• Mentor QA engineers and promote automation best practices.

Skills

SDET / Automation Engineer

Automation testing

SDLC / STLC / Agile

Troubleshooting

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

API automation

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts.
• Create automated tests for web, mobile, API, and backend applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop and execute API automation tests using tools such as REST Assured, Postman, or similar technologies.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Analyze test failures, identify defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirements analysis and provide input on testability and quality considerations.
• Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL.
• Conduct performance, reliability, and scalability testing where required.
• Maintain test data, test environments, and automation documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor QA engineers and contribute to automation and testing best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall software quality.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience as an SDET, Automation Engineer, or Software Test Engineer.
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation tools.
• Experience with API testing and automation.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with SQL and database testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Git and source‑control systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.