Senior Automation Engineer

Quality Assurance Analyst / Senior Automation EngineerJob Title: Quality Assurance Analyst / Senior Automation EngineerLocation: Rochester, NYOnsite onlySalary: $90k with benefits. Open on W2, c2c and fulltimePrefer clinical or healthcare domainJob DescriptionPrimary ResponsibilitiesTest Automation Framework DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain automated functional and regression test suites using Python and Squish. Develop reusable automation libraries, utilities, and framework components to improve maintainability and scalability. Analyze manual test cases and determine automation feasibility. Convert manual test procedures into reliable automated test scripts. Enhance automation frameworks to support continuous integration and future software releases. Follow automation coding standards and best practices to ensure reusable and maintainable code.Functional and Regression TestingDevelop and execute automated functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and integration test suites. Validate software functionality against business and system requirements. Ensure complete requirements traceability and test coverage. Execute regression test cycles for feature enhancements, defect fixes, and software releases. Verify software quality across multiple application versions and supported environments.Test Environment ManagementConfigure, maintain, and support Windows-based automation environments. Execute automated test suites on VMware virtual machines. Coordinate environment readiness for nightly, weekly, and release validation executions. Troubleshoot and resolve environment-related execution issues. Ensure high availability and stability of automation execution environments.Defect ManagementPerform root cause analysis (RCA) for automation failures and software defects. Differentiate between application defects, automation issues, and environment-related failures. Create detailed defect reports with supporting evidence and reproduction steps. Collaborate with development teams to investigate, reproduce, and resolve software defects. Verify defect fixes through regression testing.Agile Development SupportParticipate in sprint planning, sprint grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. Estimate automation effort for new user stories and feature enhancements. Plan and track sprint deliverables related to automation development. Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.Release ValidationSupport validation activities for bi-weekly software releases. Execute release readiness and regression validation testing. Ensure automation execution is completed successfully prior to software deployment. Prepare release validation summaries and communicate testing status to project stakeholders.Requirements Analysis and DocumentationReview business requirements documents (BRD), software requirement specifications (SRS), functional specifications, and design documents. Prepare automation feasibility analysis documents. Contribute to automation architecture and test strategy discussions. Develop and maintain automation design documentation and execution procedures. Participate in technical and design review meetings.Reporting and Quality MetricsMonitor automation execution results and overall framework health. Prepare daily, weekly, and sprint-level automation status reports. Analyze automation trends, defect statistics, execution success rates, and test coverage metrics. Present quality metrics to project management and client stakeholders. Track automation progress and recommend process improvements.Jira Administration and Sprint TrackingMaintain Jira dashboards and monitor sprint progress. Track automation user stories, tasks, defects, and sprint deliverables. Coordinate work assignments across onsite and offshore teams. Maintain project trackers and automation execution dashboards. Support Scrum Masters and Project Managers in sprint execution and reporting.Team Coordination and Client CommunicationAct as the primary technical liaison between onsite client teams and offshore development teams. Coordinate requirement clarification sessions and technical discussions. Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions and provide technical guidance to team members. Review automation deliverables to ensure compliance with project standards. Mentor junior automation engineers and support team capability development.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to expand automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort. Improve automation framework stability, maintainability, and execution efficiency. Recommend and implement automation best practices and process improvements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance software quality and release efficiency.Required Technical SkillsProgramming Languages: PythonAutomation Tools: SquishGUI Automation Platforms: Windows, VMwareTest Methodologies: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End TestingTest Automation Framework DevelopmentAgile Tools: Jira, Agile ScrumSoftware Engineering Practices: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Defect Lifecycle Management, Requirements Traceability, Release Validation, Test Planning, Test Strategy, Quality Metrics, Automation Best PracticesPreferred QualificationsExperience developing automation frameworks using Python. Strong experience with GUI automation using Squish. Experience working in Agile Scrum environments. Experience supporting enterprise software validation and release testing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience coordinating with distributed onsite and offshore teams. Ability to mentor team members and provide technical leadership.Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.