Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Trident Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to support CIAM authentication/security testing for a client. The role focuses on validating login, MFA, tokens, and biometric flows across APIs, web, and mobile apps.

Ideal candidates have hands-on Java and Selenium automation, strong CIAM knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with Business Analysts, Development and Security vendors to deliver high-quality authentication solutions onsite in Charlotte, NC, with optional relocation

Qualifications

• Hands-on QA focused on CIAM security testing and authentication concepts.
• Experience testing APIs, web and mobile authentication workflows.
• Knowledge of MFA, tokens, OTPs and biometrics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies for APIs, web apps and mobile login flows.
• Develop and maintain automated tests using Java and Selenium.
• Collaborate with BAs, Devs, POs and Security vendors to ensure quality and modernization of authentication platforms.

Skills

CIAM

Security Testing

API Testing

Biometric Testing

Mobile App Testing

Tools

Java

Selenium

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a \"QA Automation Engineer” for one of our client. A global leader in business and technology services.

Role : QA Automation Engineer

Location : Onsite in Charlotte, NC- Preferrable, or one of the following worksite options- Phoenix, AZ, Johnston, RI, Edison, NJ

Type: Only W2

Experience: 12+ years only

Preferred Skill: (CIAM, Authentication & Security Testing)

Job Description:

Seeking a QA Automation Engineer to support the evolution of Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform. The role will focus on testing and validating authentication, authorization, login security, MFA solutions, biometric authentication, risk evaluation services, and integrations with multiple security vendors.

Interested in candidates who have hands-on automation experience using Java and Selenium, a strong understanding of authentication and security concepts, and the ability to collaborate with both technical teams and business stakeholders. This individual will help design and execute test strategies for APIs, web applications, and mobile authentication workflows while ensuring high-quality customer login experiences. The engineer will work closely with Business Analysts, Development Teams, Product Owners, and Security Vendors to understand requirements, identify test scenarios, create test cases, automate validations, and support ongoing modernization efforts within the authentication ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on QA Automation Engineer with Java + Selenium experience, knowledge of CIAM, MFA, OTP, refresh tokens, biometrics, API testing, and the ability to confidently work with both business and technical teams while supporting ongoing modernization of login and security platforms.

What are the skills required for this role?

1.Security & Authentication

• Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
• Identity Verification Concepts

2.API Testing

• Biometric Testing (Fingerprint, Face ID)
• Mobile App Testing

4.Automation Testing

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.