QA Automation Engineer (W2)

Logix Guru; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Logix Guru is seeking a detail‑oriented Automation Test Engineer with hands‑on experience in Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber to design, build, and maintain automated test suites for enterprise applications. You will drive quality, reliability, and performance through robust test automation strategies.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining Gherkin feature files, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab, and performing API tests with Postman or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4-10 years of hands-on experience in test automation.
• Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java, Python, or a similar language.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cucumber/BDD framework and Gherkin syntax.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber (BDD) frameworks.
• Write and maintain Gherkin feature files with stakeholders.
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks (Page Object Model, hybrid frameworks).
• Execute functional, regression, smoke, and integration test suites across environments.
• Identify, log, and track defects using JIRA with clear reproduction steps and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to translate requirements into test scenarios.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Excellent communication

Agile/Scrum

QA methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Cucumber

JIRA

TestRail

ALM/Quality Center

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Postman

RestAssured

SoapUI

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Selenium and Cucumber (BDD framework) to design, build, and maintain automated test suites for enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will ensure application quality, reliability, and performance through robust test automation strategies. Experience in the banking/financial services domain is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber (BDD) frameworks
• Write and maintain Gherkin feature files in collaboration with business analysts, developers, and QA teams
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks (Page Object Model, hybrid frameworks) for web-based applications
• Execute functional, regression, smoke, and integration test suites across multiple environments
• Identify, log, and track defects using tools such as JIRA, ensuring clear reproduction steps and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into test scenarios and acceptance criteria
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) for continuous testing
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Prepare test plans, test cases, and test execution reports for stakeholders
• Support UAT, regression, and production validation testing cycles
• Ensure compliance with data security, quality, and (where applicable) regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4-10 years of hands-on experience in test automation
• Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java, Python, or a similar programming language
• Strong hands-on experience with Cucumber/BDD framework and Gherkin syntax
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail, ALM/Quality Center)
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and STLC
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD integration
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking/financial services domain experience is a strong plus (e.g., core banking, payments, lending, credit cards, fraud/risk systems, or trading platforms)
• Experience with API automation tools (RestAssured, Postman, SoapUI)
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Knowledge of database testing and SQL query writing
• ISTQB or equivalent QA/testing certification
• Experience working in regulated, high-compliance, or mission-critical environments