Senior QA Automation Engineer

Raas Infotek; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raas Infotek LTD seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 12+ years of software quality assurance experience to design scalable automation frameworks and lead testing across platforms. You will build automated tests for APIs and UI, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior engineers in best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with developers and product teams, leveraging Agile/Scrum ceremonies and strong SQL validation for backend testing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience with API automation using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate.
• Strong knowledge of TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and BDD frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong SQL skills for database testing and data validation.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Gradle, and test management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Develop automated test scripts using Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and API testing.
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or BDD methodologies.
• Conduct API testing using REST Assured, Postman, and SOAP UI.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure software quality.
• Identify, document, track, and resolve defects using Jira or similar tools.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and establish automation best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and release activities.

Skills

QA Automation

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

CI/CD

SQL

TestNG/JUnit/Cucumber

Agile methodologies

Jira

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

REST Assured

Postman

Karate

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Git

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer

Experience: 12+ Years

Job Type: W2

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and end-to-end testing. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks, API testing, CI/CD integration, and Agile testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Develop automated test scripts using Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and API testing.
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or BDD methodologies.
• Conduct API testing using REST Assured, Postman, and SOAP UI.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure software quality.
• Identify, document, track, and resolve defects using Jira or similar tools.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and establish automation best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and release activities.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience with API automation using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate.
• Strong knowledge of TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and BDD frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong SQL skills for database testing and data validation.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Gradle, and test management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized testing environments.
• Experience with microservices testing and distributed systems.
• Exposure to AI-powered testing tools and automation solutions.
• Experience leading QA automation teams and defining enterprise-level testing strategies.