Automation Engineer

Location

Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO

Salary Range

$55-$60 per hr on W2

Introduction

We are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, and Rest Assured to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API testing. The ideal candidate should be passionate about quality, automation best practices, and continuous improvement in the testing lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)

• Strong programming experience in Java
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Experience in API testing using Rest Assured
• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, and design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Familiarity with JSON/XML, protocols, and RESTful services
• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Prior work experience at client or in client's industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)

• Experience with Playwright or modern automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress)
• Exposure to progressive/next-gen automation frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of other API testing tools/frameworks (e.g., Karate, Postman/Newman, SuperTest)
• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Performance testing knowledge (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver with Java
• Build and maintain robust API test automation frameworks using Rest Assured
• Develop reusable, scalable, and maintainable automation frameworks
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test strategies
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
• Analyze test results, debug issues, and provide detailed reports
• Ensure test coverage, traceability, and quality metrics are met
• Continuously improve automation processes and adopt best practices
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.