Senior Quality Engineer (Automation)

VDart Inc; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Quality Engineer (Automation) to lead test automation across enterprise applications. The role emphasizes core Java, API automation with Rest Assured, and UI automation with Selenium in a fast-paced Agile setting.

You will design scalable automation frameworks, validate RESTful microservices, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines while mentoring junior engineers and driving quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming experience in Core Java, including:
• o OOP Concepts
• o Collections
• o Exception Handling
• o Design Patterns
• Hands-on experience with Rest Assured for API automation testing.
• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Experience with TestNG/JUnit frameworks.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architectures.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Core Java, Selenium, and industry-standard automation tools.
• Develop and execute automated API test suites using Rest Assured and validate RESTful microservices.
• Create and maintain functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automation suites.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and develop test strategies.
• Execute test plans, analyze results, identify defects, and drive resolution through closure.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL queries.
• Participate in sprint planning, story grooming, defect triage, and release readiness activities.
• Mentor junior team members and promote automation best practices.

Skills

Core Java

Rest Assured

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG/JUnit

API Automation Testing

UI Automation Testing

REST APIs & Microservices

SQL & Database Testing

Maven

Git

Jenkins

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Azure/AWS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer (Automation)

Location: Alpharetta, GA / Oakland, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA

Mode : Contract (6+ Months) Onsite / Hybrid

Note :- Share resume in word format (max 5 pages) along with submission details.

Note :- Min 10+ years of experience required.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Quality Engineer with strong expertise in Core Java, Rest Assured, and Selenium to drive quality engineering and test automation initiatives across enterprise applications.

• Designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks
• Validating APIs and web applications
• Ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments
• Driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Core Java, Selenium, and industry-standard automation tools.
• Develop and execute automated API test suites using Rest Assured and validate RESTful microservices.
• Create and maintain functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automation suites.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and develop test strategies.
• Execute test plans, analyze results, identify defects, and drive resolution through closure.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Perform database validation and backend testing using SQL queries.
• Participate in sprint planning, story grooming, defect triage, and release readiness activities.
• Mentor junior team members and promote automation best practices.

Skills / Experience

Key Skills

• Core Java
• Rest Assured
• Selenium WebDriver
• TestNG / JUnit
• API Automation Testing
• UI Automation Testing
• REST APIs & Microservices
• SQL & Database Testing
• Maven, Git, Jenkins
• Agile / Scrum

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming experience in Core Java, including:

• o OOP Concepts
• o Collections
• o Exception Handling
• o Design Patterns

• Hands-on experience with Rest Assured for API automation testing.
• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Experience with TestNG/JUnit frameworks.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architectures.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing cloud-native and microservices-based applications.
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, or Azure/AWS platforms.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies