Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Take2 Consulting, LLC; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Lakeland, FL is seeking a skilled SQA Analyst to drive automation testing and quality assurance for digital solutions. The role includes developing automation test scripts, backend database validation, and collaborating in Agile environments. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in automation testing, strong SQL skills, and experience with tools like Selenium and Postman. This hybrid position requires onsite collaboration approximately 8 days a month.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in automation testing for software products and web/mobile applications.
• 5+ years of experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium with programming languages like Java or C#.
• 5+ years of backend testing and SQL query writing experience in SQL Server or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain automation test scripts for existing and new features.
• Conduct comprehensive QA activities across all project phases.
• Perform backend testing through SQL query development and data validation.

Skills

Automation testing

REST API testing

Backend database validation

Web UI testing

SQL query writing

Selenium

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

REST-assured

Selenium

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled SQA Analyst to join our team on a hybrid schedule in Lakeland, FL. This pivotal role involves developing and executing automation test scripts to ensure the highest quality of digital solutions, with a focus on REST API testing, backend database validation, and web UI testing. As an integral part of our testing team, you will collaborate closely with project leadership to deliver reliable, efficient, and fully tested software products that meet business needs. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in automation testing and a keen eye for quality assurance throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred)
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered

Onsite Requirements

• This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 8 onsite days per month in Lakeland, FL
• Candidates must be local to Lakeland and able to come onsite as needed, including testing with on-premise devices

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain automation test scripts for existing and new features using tools like Postman, REST-assured, and Selenium
• Conduct comprehensive QA activities across all project phases, including planning, executing, and tracking testing processes
• Perform backend testing through SQL query development and data validation in SQL Server or Oracle databases
• Collaborate with project teams to review requirements, derive test strategies, and ensure complete test coverage
• Participate in defect tracking, problem-solving, and regression testing within Agile development environments
• Set up and maintain test environments, including test data setup and validation of test results
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and processes

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in automation testing for software products and web/mobile applications
• 5+ years of experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium with programming languages like Java or C#
• 5+ years analyzing requirements and creating comprehensive test cases
• 5+ years executing test cases, tracking defects, and performing requirements coverage
• 5+ years backend testing and SQL query writing experience in SQL Server or Oracle
• 3+ years in a Senior SQA Automation Analyst or Lead SQA Automation Analyst role
• 3+ years of Web UI testing experience
• 3+ years working with Azure DevOps, Quality Center, or Microsoft Test Manager
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Additional experience in QA automation with Postman, REST-assured, Selenium, or similar tools
• Experience reviewing high-level system designs and deriving effective test strategies
• Past involvement in testing batch processes and validating backend data through queries
• Knowledge of setting up and maintaining testing environments and test data management

If you’re ready to bring your automation expertise to a dynamic team and make a significant impact on our quality assurance efforts, we invite you to apply now and become a key player in delivering top-tier digital solutions.