QA Automation Engineer

Korn Ferry Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering to fill a contract role for a QA Automation Engineer in Wilmington, DE. The position focuses on pure backend API test automation, with no UI testing currently.

The contract is 12+ months, offering $60-70/hr and a FinTech client environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-7 years of experience, strong coding skills in Cucumber + Java (or other languages), and familiarity with API automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-7 years of QA/Automation experience
• Strong coding skills across languages

Responsibilities

• Write and automate test cases predominantly
• Coordinate with internal developers when needed
• Strong API automation experience is valued

Skills

Cucumber

Java

Python

CI/CD exposure

Cloud exposure

Code writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

API automation

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a QA Automation Engineer in Wilmington, DE for a 12+ month contract opportunity. This team handles intern verification and rewards. Pure backend API test automation: automate the APIs that the client's UI depends on. End-to-end API automation only (no UI automation or manual testing currently).

Responsibilities

• ~90% writing/automating test cases; ~10% coordinating with internal developers (or other teams) for clarification or to resolve issues.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and be largely self-sufficient after onboarding.
• Prior API automation experience and relevant company background are what stand out

Skills Required

• Primary stack: Cucumber + Java.
• Bruno used for some manual verification (nice-to-have, not required).
• Open to strong coders in any language (Java, Python, etc.); ability to code matters more than specific language.
• CI/CD exposure helpful but not required.
• Cloud exposure is a plus, not mandatory.
• Must be able to write real code (will be assessed in interviews).

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-7 years or experience

Title QA Automation Engineer

Location Wilmington, DE

Client Industry FinTech

Compensation $60-70/hr

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com