QA Engineer: 26-01964

Akraya; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to drive automated testing for web and mobile applications. The role emphasizes Python, Selenium WebDriver, SQL, and Agile practices with a focus on building robust automation frameworks and delivering high-quality software releases.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design test plans, and maintain test data, logs, and defect tracking in tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA Automation for web/mobile applications.
• Strong knowledge of Python and Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with SQL/MySQL for data validation.
• Familiar with Agile testing and defect tracking.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test suites for web and mobile applications.
• Create test plans, test cases, and prepare test data for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Perform backend data validation using SQL/MySQL and verify application functionality.
• Log, track, and retest defects while reporting testing progress to stakeholders.
• Support QA documentation, production monitoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software lifecycle.

Skills

Python

Selenium WebDriver

SQL/MySQL

JIRA

Agile Testing

REST API Testing

Functional Testing

System Integration Testing

Regression Testing

Tools

Confluence

Job description

Job Overview

Primary Skills: Python (Advanced), Selenium WebDriver (Expert), SQL/MySQL (Advanced), JIRA (Intermediate), Agile Testing (Intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 and C2C

Location: Fremont, CA (100% Onsite - 5 days in office)

Duration: 6+ months (Possible Extension)

Pay Range: $45 - $50 per hour on W2 or C2C

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software QA Automation Engineer to join the Quality Assurance team, responsible for ensuring the quality of web and mobile applications through automated and manual testing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, Selenium WebDriver, SQL, and Agile methodologies, with the ability to develop automation frameworks, execute comprehensive test plans, and ensure high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test suites for web and mobile applications.
• Create test plans, test cases, and prepare test data for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Perform backend data validation using SQL/MySQL and verify application functionality.
• Log, track, and retest defects while reporting testing progress to stakeholders.
• Support QA documentation, production monitoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software lifecycle.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience with Python and Selenium WebDriver for test automation.
• Hands-on experience with REST/API, Functional, System Integration, and Regression Testing.
• Experience with SQL/MySQL for backend data validation and database testing.
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, and working in Agile environments.

Industry Experience: Prior experience in a QA Automation Engineer or SDET role supporting enterprise web or mobile applications is required. Candidates should have experience with Agile methodologies, test automation frameworks, defect tracking, and end-to-end software testing. Experience with Zephyr/TestLink and programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, or XML is preferred.