Test Automation Engineer

Overview:

Test Automation Engineer

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a QA Automation Engineer (SDET) to design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and test suites that improve product reliability, delivery velocity, and overall software quality.

This role will lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle by leveraging both automated and manual testing techniques to validate complex applications, identify defects, analyze system behavior, and support the delivery of secure, high-quality software. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Agile teams, this individual will help drive continuous improvement, enhance release stability, and ensure an exceptional user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks, testing pipelines, and automated test suites, including unit, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Create and execute automated and manual test cases while analyzing logs, metrics, system behavior, and defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, test strategies, quality objectives, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation, test plans, test cases, automation frameworks, and quality metrics.
• Identify, document, and track defects while working closely with development teams to verify resolutions.

Process Improvement & Agile Collaboration

• Integrate automated testing processes into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align testing efforts with business requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, test automation coverage, and development efficiency.

Compliance & Reporting

• Support compliance requirements and quality standards applicable to regulated software environments.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and release readiness.
• Ensure testing activities are appropriately documented and traceable.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on software quality assurance experience with a strong focus on test automation.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and automation suites.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Experience testing web applications, APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar scripting/programming languages.
• Familiarity with API testing tools and automation frameworks.
• Basic SQL skills for data validation, troubleshooting, and test verification.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance manual and automated testing approaches.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, or similar sectors.
• Familiarity with regulatory, privacy, or compliance requirements applicable to software products.
• Experience with cloud-native applications and modern testing practices.
• Experience building or enhancing test automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Exposure to performance, security, or load testing methodologies.