Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Seneca Resources

United States

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Support from a dedicated team

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to lead quality assurance and testing for cloud-based enterprise applications. The role requires expertise in SDLC and agile testing methodologies. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong coding skills, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software quality engineering and SDLC practices.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Define and implement quality standards, testing tools, and metrics.
Lead cloud testing strategy and execution.
Collaborate with developers to review unit and integration test results.

Skills

Python

Java

Agile testing

Automation

Cloud testing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

We’re seeking a Senior Quality Engineering Consultant to lead quality assurance and testing efforts for cloud-based enterprise applications. This role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in software development life cycle (SDLC), agile testing methodologies, and cloud testing strategies. You’ll work closely with development and delivery teams to ensure applications meet business, performance, and security requirements.

As a quality coach and technical leader, you’ll design test plans, drive automation, and implement defect prevention techniques that elevate software reliability and user experience. This is a high-impact role supporting mission-critical systems in a dynamic, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement quality standards, testing tools, and metrics across the full SDLC
Serve as a liaison between Quality Engineering and Agile Delivery teams to ensure user-centric design validation
Lead cloud testing strategy and execution, including performance, security, and contingency testing
Collaborate with developers to review unit and integration test results for coverage analysis
Design and develop test plans, test cases, and feature-based test data for complex systems
Build sprint-based regression testing strategies and automation suites
Identify testing dependencies and align with product owners for comprehensive coverage
Implement defect prevention techniques and tracking processes to maintain high software quality
Capture and analyze quality metrics to drive continuous improvement
Plan and coordinate all phases of testing: unit, integration, system, regression, load, performance, security, and UAT

Required Skills/Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in software quality engineering and SDLC practices
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages
Proven experience in agile testing, automation, and cloud testing
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Experience with data analysis, verification, and quality metrics reporting
SAFE Agile certification or Cloud/DevOps certification is a plus
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Must be a United States citizen

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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