QA Automation Engineer

$55 - $65/Yr

Actalent - Durham, NC

- Mid Level

Hybrid - Durham, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are looking for a skilled Automation QA Engineer to join our software test development team within a cross-functional application development team. This role will allow for hybrid flexibility but candidates must be local or willing to relocate prior to starting the role.

Responsibilities

• Form part of the software test development team within a cross-functional application development team.
• Design and develop test cases to verify software applications against both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Automate test cases using Python and Selenium-based frameworks.
• Work closely with Development Teams to understand product requirements, application design, and workflows to create effective functional tests.
• Execute test scripts and thoroughly document all defects identified during test executions.
• Actively participate in the development and improvement of existing test cases.
• Create and maintain test suites, test plans, and test reports.
• Develop, update, and maintain system tests (functional/black-box) using both UI and API (database experience is a plus).
• Develop performance and scalability tests.
• Conduct User Acceptance Tests.
• Perform Interoperability Tests to verify the integration of various systems.
• Automate Regression Tests using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar scheduling platforms.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a Clearance
• BS in Engineering Field
• Ability to analyze technical specifications and design documentation to gain a deep understanding of software application features.
• Comprehensive understanding of traceability matrices, test plans, and other test management concepts.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and test case development.
• Experience using Postman or similar technologies for executing manual and automated API tests.
• Ability to adapt to Agile Scrum Software Development methodologies within a cross-functional team.
• Minimum of 3 years of programming experience in Selenium, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred 3 years of experience in developing and executing performance, load, and scalability tests using JMeter.
• Experience with Xray, TestRail, or other test management tools.
• Experience using WebdriverIO, Selenium, or Cucumber to create automated tests for front-end programming languages.
• Experience using AI tools for test development is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)