QA Automation Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design and implement UI, API, and end-to-end automation frameworks. You will validate REST APIs, JSON/XML payloads, and authentication while integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

The role requires 3 years of QA automation experience, proficiency in UI/API/E2E testing, and strong debugging skills. Experience with Cucumber/Gherkin and a DevOps mindset is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Software Testing / QA Automation.
• Strong experience in UI, API, and E2E testing.
• REST APIs, JSON/XML, and API authentication.

Responsibilities

• Build UI, API, and End-to-End automation frameworks.
• Perform REST API testing and validate payloads and authentication.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Debug test failures and collaborate with development and QA teams.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to automation best practices.

Skills

UI testing

API testing

E2E testing

REST APIs

JSON/XML payloads

API authentication

Cucumber/Gherkin

Debugging

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Git

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 Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Build UI, API, and End-to-End automation frameworks.
• Perform REST API testing and validate JSON/XML payloads and authentication.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Debug test failures and collaborate with development and QA teams.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to automation best practices.

Required Skills

• 3 years of experience in Software Testing / QA Automation.
• Strong experience in UI, API, and E2E testing.
• REST APIs, JSON/XML, and API authentication.
• Git and CI/CD experience.
• Cucumber/Gherkin and BDD.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills

• SQL/Database Testing.
• Docker/containerized test execution.
• AWS/Azure and microservices testing.
• Performance/security testing.
• SonarQube or code quality tools.
• Payments, Banking, or Fintech domain experience.

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.