QA Automation Engineer (CIAM, Authentication & Security Testing)

Pacer Group; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group in Johnston, RI is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to advance the CIAM platform within the Information Security & QA team, reporting to the Director of Security Engineering. You will drive automated testing for login security, MFA, biometric checks, and vendor integrations across web, API and mobile flows.

The role emphasizes building robust automation frameworks in Java and Selenium, performing REST API tests with Postman/Swagger, and collaborating with analysts, developers,

Qualifications

• Must have Java & Selenium WebDriver Automation with API testing (REST, Postman, Swagger).
• Must have Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) including MFA & OAuth 2.0.
• Nice-to-have OpenID Connect (OIDC), mobile authentication & biometric testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies for APIs, web apps, and mobile authentication workflows; automate login security tests.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Security Vendors to create test cases.
• Perform REST API testing using Postman and Swagger; validate endpoints, error codes, and workflows.

Skills

Java

Selenium WebDriver

API Testing

CIAM

MFA

OAuth 2.0

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Perfecto

Job description

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer (CIAM, Authentication & Security Testing)

Location: Johnston, RI

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ Months

Domain: Technology - Cyber Security & Identity Access Management

Pay Rate: $49.00/hr W2 | $60.00/hr C2C

Application Deadline: August 26, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have)

• Java & Selenium WebDriver Automation | API Testing (REST, Postman, Swagger)
• Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) | Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & OAuth 2.0

Secondary (Good to Have)

• OpenID Connect (OIDC) | Mobile Authentication & Biometric Testing (Perfecto)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to support the evolution of the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform within the Information Security & Quality Assurance department, reporting directly to the Director of Security Engineering. The successful candidate will drive technical quality assurance to solve complex authentication and security challenges by testing and validating login security, MFA solutions, biometric authentication, risk evaluation services, and integrations with multiple security vendors.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for APIs, web applications, and mobile authentication workflows to ensure high-quality customer login experiences. | Automate validations for authentication, authorization, login security, and token management.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Development Teams, Product Owners, and Security Vendors to understand requirements, identify test scenarios, and create detailed test cases.
• Perform rigorous REST API testing using Postman and Swagger, validating authentication endpoints, error codes, requests, responses, and integration workflows.
• Execute mobile authentication and biometric testing (Fingerprint, Face ID) across supported devices while leveraging automation frameworks.
• Maintain robust test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium, execute regression and functional testing suites, and support ongoing modernization efforts within the authentication ecosystem.

BENEFITS

• Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.