Automation Engineer

AI Automation EngineerLocation: Minneapolis, MN /Denver, CO (On-site)Full-timeJob DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, and Rest Assured to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API testing. The ideal candidate should be passionate about quality, automation best practices, and continuous improvement in the testing lifecycle.Key Responsibilities• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver with Java• Build and maintain robust API test automation frameworks using Rest Assured• Develop reusable, scalable, and maintainable automation frameworks• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test strategies• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing• Analyze test results, debug issues, and provide detailed reports• Ensure test coverage, traceability, and quality metrics are met• Continuously improve automation processes and adopt best practices• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standardsRequired Skills & Qualifications• Strong programming experience in Java• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver• Experience in API testing using Rest Assured• Solid understanding of:o Test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit)o Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) conceptso Design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model)• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines• Familiarity with:o JSON/XMLo protocols and RESTful services• Strong debugging and analytical skills• Excellent communication and collaboration skillsGood to Have• Experience with Playwright or modern automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress)• Exposure to progressive/next-gen automation frameworks and tools• Knowledge of other API testing tools/frameworks (e.g., Karate, Postman/Newman, SuperTest)• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)• Performance testing knowledge