Senior QA Automation Engineer

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Location: Edison, NJ

Duration: Long Term contract

Work mode: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using ReadyAPI/SoapUI with Groovy scripting for API validation.
• Build and manage API collections and test flows using Bruno for lightweight API testing.
• Create and maintain end-to-end browser automation tests using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Develop and manage unit tests using Jest to ensure component-level reliability.
• Manage source code, test assets, and CI pipelines using GitHub; leverage GitHub Actions for automated test execution.
• Utilize GitHub CoPilot to accelerate test script development and improve overall productivity.
• Test and validate REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs across various environments.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; use Sonarqube (preferred) for code quality analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and drive a shift-left testing approach.
• Identify, document, and track defects; communicate effectively with developers and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. API Testing Tools

• Proficient in ReadyAPI / SoapUI with hands-on Groovy scripting experience.
• Experience using Bruno for API testing and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of REST, GraphQL, and SOAP API formats and protocols.

• Test Automation Frameworks

• Solid experience with Playwright for end-to-end test automation using TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Proven experience writing and maintaining unit tests with Jest.

• Version Control & AI Tooling

• Proficient with GitHub for version control, branching strategies, and pull request workflows.
• Experience with GitHub CoPilot or similar AI-assisted coding tools.

• CI/CD & Code Quality

• Hands-on experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Sonarqube or equivalent static analysis tools is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in QA Automation engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an Agile/Scrum environment.