QA Automation Analyst

Position: QA Automation Analyst Location: Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) (Local Only) Duration: 12 months CTH Overview QA Analyst to support Agile Scrum teams responsible for delivering high-quality, accessible applications and APIs. This role is heavily focused on test automation (approximately 80%) with additional emphasis on API testing, accessibility compliance, and backend validation. Not a manual QA. Must Have: Automation QA Engineer Accessibility testing experience (MUST) API testing skills C#/.NET familiarity Automated test development & maintenance Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and backend services Perform API testing and validation using Postman and related tools Execute accessibility testing and ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards (Levels A & AA) Develop and execute test cases across UI, API, integration, and database layers Write and execute complex SQL queries for data validation and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and Scrum teams during 2 3 week sprint cycles Participate in defect management, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks for web applications and APIs Strong understanding of protocols, REST/SOAP APIs, and web technologies 5+ years of experience with C# and .NET (including LINQ, Generics, and .NET 6) 3+ years of experience writing complex T-SQL queries 3+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on accessibility testing Strong knowledge of ADA compliance and WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility standards (Levels A & AA) Experience using Postman for API testing and validation Preferred Experience: Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated quality practices Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with development teams #J-18808-Ljbffr