Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer (Selenium + Java + GCP)Location: Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Interview Mode: Video Interview Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United StatesWe are seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a high-performing Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Selenium, Java, API automation, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves testing cloud-native, microservices-based applications in an Agile environment with a strong focus on automation, continuous testing, and quality engineering.Required Skills* 5+ years of experience in Automation Testing, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles. * Strong programming skills in Java. * Hands-on experience with: * Selenium WebDriver * TestNG * Cucumber (BDD) * Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks. * Strong API testing experience using REST Assured and Postman. * Experience validating RESTful services and microservices. * Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies. * Experience with Git and Jenkins for CI/CD integration. * Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including: * BigQuery * Cloud Storage * Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) * Experience testing cloud-native applications. * Strong SQL skills for backend and data validation. * Excellent debugging, defect analysis, and root cause analysis skills.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in Financial Services or Payments domain. * Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture. * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. * Exposure to Shift Left Testing and Continuous Testing practices. * Familiarity with Jira and test management tools.Responsibilities* Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber. * Develop automated UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites. * Validate backend data using SQL queries. * Perform API automation using REST Assured and Postman. * Test cloud-native applications deployed on GCP. * Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git. * Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and product owners throughout the software development lifecycle. * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. * Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive quality improvements. * Support continuous testing and release readiness for enterprise applications. Compensation: $100,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year