Sr QA Automation Engineer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer in Austin, TX. You will design and implement automated UI and API tests, building robust frameworks with Selenium, Playwright, Karate, or REST Assured.

Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript is required to ensure backend validation and reliable CI/CD integration. Responsibilities include test planning, executing functional and regression tests, and collaborating with developers to enhance test coverage and product

Qualifications

• Experience with UI and API automation in test engineering.
• Hands-on with Selenium, Playwright, Karate, or REST Assured.
• Programming in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of STLC, test planning and test case design.
• Database testing with SQL and backend validation.
• Understanding performance testing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API frameworks.
• Perform UI automation with Selenium and Playwright.
• Develop API tests using Karate and REST Assured.
• Write automation scripts in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Create test plans, strategies, and test cases.
• Execute functional, regression, and integration tests.
• Conduct DB testing with SQL queries and data validation.
• Identify and track defects throughout the lifecycle.
• Support performance testing with JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with development and QA to improve quality.

Skills

UI test automation

API test automation

Selenium

Playwright

Karate

REST Assured

Java

Python

JavaScript

STLC & test planning

SQL/database testing

Performance testing concepts

GitHub & CI/CD

GitHub Actions

JMeter/LoadRunner

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

Job ID

J54683

Job Title

Sr QA Automation Engineer

Location

Austin, TX

Duration

10 Months + Extension

Bill Rate

$69/hour

Job Type

W-2, 1099, C2C

Client

To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI and API test automation, automation framework development, and backend validation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Karate, and/or REST Assured, along with programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API testing frameworks.
• Perform UI automation using Selenium and Playwright.
• Develop and execute API automation tests using Karate and/or REST Assured.
• Write and maintain automation scripts using Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Create test plans, test strategies, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Perform database testing, SQL queries, and backend data validation.
• Identify, document, track, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Support performance testing activities using JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve product quality and test coverage.

Required Skills

• Strong UI and API test automation experience.
• Selenium, Playwright, Karate, and/or REST Assured.
• Programming proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of STLC, test planning, test strategy, and test case design.
• Database testing, SQL queries, and backend validation.
• Understanding of performance testing concepts.

Preferred Skills

• GitHub and version control.
• CI/CD pipeline integration.
• GitHub Actions.
• JMeter or LoadRunner.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.