Senior qa automation engineer

job summary:
Seeking a senior QA Automation Engineer to support a high-impact application modernization initiative. This role will focus on automated and manual testing, performance validation, defect tracking, and quality assurance across the full software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates bring deep QA automation expertise, strong Agile experience, and hands-on knowledge of modern testing frameworks such as Playwright or similar technologies.

location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $51 - 56 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based applications
• Execute manual testing to validate functionality, usability, and system performance
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and QA documentation
• Perform regression, functional, integration, and performance testing
• Track test execution results and document defects using Jira or similar tools
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices
• Establish automated test schedules and reporting processes
• Support testing across development, QA, UAT, and production environments
• Troubleshoot failed test cases and partner with development teams on issue resolution
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Lead or support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities as needed
• Provide occasional after-hours support for testing or production validation when required

qualifications:
Qualifications

8+ years of experience in quality assurance with strong focus on test automation

Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright, WebdriverIO, or similar tools

Strong experience creating test plans, test cases, test scripts, and execution documentation

Experience with manual, regression, integration, and performance testing

Working knowledge of JavaScript and HTML

Experience using Jira or similar defect / test management tools

Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

Ability to troubleshoot defects, analyze test failures, and collaborate with development teams

Experience supporting UAT and end-to-end testing activities

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience with automated QA reporting, Xray, Zephyr, JMeter, or accessibility testing is a plus

Must currently reside in the Austin, TX area for hybrid onsite requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.