QA Test Automation

Horizontal Talent; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing company is seeking a QA Test Automation Engineer to ensure quality and efficiency in software development. This remote position offers a flexible work environment with responsibilities including developing quality measures, leading cloud testing initiatives, and collaborating with agile teams. Ideal candidates should have expertise in software development life cycle, strong programming skills in Python or Java, and proven problem-solving abilities. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to empowerment and success.

Qualifications

• Proven data analysis and verification skills.
• Experience in programming with Python and Java.
• Ability to produce clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality measures for applications.
• Act as a quality coach collaborating with agile teams.
• Lead testing efforts related to cloud testing strategy.
• Design and develop test plans and test cases.
• Collaborate with teams for application testing phases.

Skills

Expert knowledge of software development life cycle

Quality engineering

Agile testing methodologies

Data analysis

Problem-solving abilities

Programming with Python

Programming with Java

Selenium

Ansible

Cucumber

Playwright

Strong communication skills

Job description

Join our team as a QA Test Automation Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our software development processes. This remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a preference for candidates located in one of the 12 Federal Reserve Bank locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality measures, standards, and tools for new and existing applications throughout their lifecycle.
• Act as a quality coach, collaborating with agile teams to ensure user satisfaction in design specifications.
• Lead testing efforts related to cloud testing strategy, ensuring software meets business and performance requirements.
• Design and develop test plans, test cases, and test data for complex problems and user requirements.
• Collaborate with development and business teams to plan all phases of application testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of software development life cycle, quality engineering, and agile testing methodologies.
• Proven data analysis, verification, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in programming with Python, Java, or other languages, and using Selenium, Ansible, Cucumber, and Playwright.
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear documentation.

Preferred Skills

• SAFE or Agile certification, Cloud or DevOps certification.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members are valued and empowered to succeed.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS, or email from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.