QA Automation Engineer

QUALITY ASSURANCE AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Location: Longwood, FL
Salary: $40 - $43 Hourly
Experience: 2+ Years of Software Testing & Automation Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Related Field Preferred
Key Technologies: Selenium, Jenkins, Linux, SQL, JavaScript, TestComplete, Git

POSITION OVERVIEW
Our client, an established technology company specializing in industrial automation and software solutions, is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing frameworks that support reliable software performance.
This hands-on role focuses on automated test development, scripting, troubleshooting, and continuous integration across both server-side and client-side applications.
You'll collaborate closely with software developers, QA leadership, and engineering teams to identify defects, improve testing processes, and ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for server-side and client-side applications.
• Maintain automated testing frameworks and infrastructure using Selenium, Jenkins, TestComplete, and related tools.
• Monitor nightly automated test results, investigate failures, and identify software defects.
• Document defects with detailed reproduction steps using JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with developers and QA leadership to prioritize defects and validate fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated regression testing scripts and test cases.
• Integrate new automated tests into existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot application issues using Linux system logs, SQL queries, and scripting tools.
• Maintain testing documentation, test matrices, and source control repositories.
• Participate in test design discussions and Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Research and recommend improvements to automation tools, frameworks, and testing efficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• 2–4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, automated testing, or related software development.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing automated tests using Selenium-based tools.
• Strong programming or scripting experience with JavaScript, Bash, SQL, Perl, or similar languages.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and executing automated regression tests.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments, system logs, and troubleshooting.
• Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs using Postman, SoapUI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git or Perforce.
• Experience documenting and tracking software defects using JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, Agile/Scrum, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with development and QA teams.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
• TestComplete or similar test automation platforms.
• JUnit or TestNG testing frameworks.
• VMware ESXi and virtual machine environments.
• Grafana or database-driven reporting tools.
• SQL database testing and validation.
• Automated testing framework design and optimization.
• AI-assisted testing tools and automation improvements.
• Industrial automation software or terminal automation systems.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant technical experience may be considered.

WHY JOIN?
• Work with an established technology company developing specialized industrial automation software.
• Gain hands-on experience with Selenium, Jenkins, TestComplete, Linux, and modern automation technologies.
• Play a key role in improving software quality, reliability, and testing efficiency.
• Collaborate directly with software developers and engineering leadership.
• Contribute to automation framework improvements and new testing initiatives.
• Opportunity to expand technical expertise across software development, automated testing, and CI/CD infrastructure.