QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation EngineerOur client, a health insurance company, is looking for a QA Automation Engineer for their Reston, VA/Hybrid location. Responsibilities include:Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and test suites.Create and execute UI, API, regression, integration, and end-to-end automated tests.Develop automation scripts using Java, TypeScript, Selenium, Karate, and Playwright.Perform database validation and backend testing using complex SQL queries.Validate cloud-hosted applications, services, and microservices.Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines.Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.Participate in test planning, estimation, and quality improvement initiatives.Ensure adherence to QA standards, best practices, and automation strategies.Requirements include:Experience testing microservices-based architectures.Knowledge of performance and security testing.Familiarity with NoSQL databases.Experience working in enterprise-scale Agile environments.Test reporting and monitoring tools.Cloud-native testing and DevOps practices.The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time.Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.Strong programming skills in Java.Hands-on experience with TypeScript.Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver, Karate Framework, and Playwright.Playwright with TypeScript automation framework development.BDD/TDD framework experience.Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Strong SQL and Database Testing skills with the ability to write complex queries for data validation and backend testing.Experience with API testing using RESTful services.Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.Experience with Git and version control systems.Why should you apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities