Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Job Type: W2 Contract Contract Duration: 9 Months, Possible extension Location: Chicago, Illinois 60604 Work Setting: Remote Pay Rate: $70.00 - $78.00/hr. Position Summary The Quality Assurance Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, automating, and executing comprehensive test solutions to validate system functionality, component interoperability, and end-to-end business workflows. This role focuses on UI and API test automation, regression testing, defect management, and continuous integration within a modern software development environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, automate, and execute smoke, functional, integration, system, and end-to-end (E2E) tests using modern automation frameworks. Build and maintain automated regression test suites to ensure reliability and prevent defect reoccurrence after builds and releases. Create, optimize, and maintain automated test cases using a risk-based testing approach to maximize coverage of critical business scenarios. Perform UI automation testing for web applications and API automation testing for REST/SOAP services, including validation of: Request/response payloads Status codes Schema compliance API contract adherence Log, track, and triage defects; perform defect verification and re-testing, and contribute to root cause analysis efforts. Develop, debug, and troubleshoot Java-based automation scripts, ensuring automation assets are scalable, reusable, maintainable, and high quality. Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and product stakeholders to align automated test coverage and acceptance criteria with business requirements. Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to identify automation opportunities early in the development lifecycle. Develop and maintain configurable automation libraries and frameworks. Execute automated test plans, analyze results, and generate detailed reporting. Prepare and manage automated test data. Conduct peer reviews of automated test scripts and ensure compliance with coding and testing standards. Support test environment setup, automation infrastructure, and CI/CD pipeline integrations. Partner with manual testers to identify automation opportunities and convert manual test cases into automated scripts. Perform manual testing when necessary to develop functional knowledge or validate automation gaps. Support production deployment testing, release readiness activities, and remediation efforts through automated validation. Identify technical and operational issues across systems, products, and services and provide automated validation where appropriate. Participate in special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within the automation strategy. Required Qualifications Top 3 Required Technical Skills Playwright Automation Framework with Java Java Rest Assured Framework Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Required Technical Experience Hands-on experience with Playwright Automation Framework using Java. Experience with API automation using Java Rest Assured or similar frameworks. Experience with Postman for API testing. Experience with UFT and VB Scripting. Functional testing experience across web-based applications. Experience with test management tools such as XRAY or similar platforms for test case management, execution, and traceability. Experience with multiple automation tools and programming languages. Working knowledge of automated testing methodologies, QA standards, and best practices. Experience implementing and auditing automated testing frameworks and processes. Education Bachelors degree in a STEM-related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Experience Minimum: 4 years of relevant experience required. Preferred: 6-10 years of relevant experience. Preferred Knowledge & Skills Quality Assurance & Development Understanding of QA methodologies, software testing principles, and best practices. Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the role of Quality Assurance within development frameworks. Familiarity with software development methodologies, including: Waterfall Iterative Agile Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Technical Knowledge Knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, browsers, and web technologies. Familiarity with SQL, Oracle, Business Objects, authentication, and security technologies. Experience using test management and execution tools. Professional Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Strong analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, and time management skills. Ability to conduct independent research, perform analysis, and draw logical conclusions. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed or virtual organization. Ability to work independently with general supervision and direction. LI-MH1 INDPROPDN-a2d3cc1a-4255-4c80-af0d-754f265a1a0b Epitec Staffing