Automation Tester

Job Title

Automation Tester

Ellicott City, MD - 100% Remote

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an Automation Tester on behalf of our client in Ellicott City, MD . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software test automation and a proven ability to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality, functionality, performance, and reliability throughout the development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Cypress and Playwright .
• Analyze business and technical requirements and create comprehensive test cases, scenarios, and test plans.
• Perform automated, manual, regression, and functional testing to identify defects and ensure application quality.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and document defects with clear steps to reproduce.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business stakeholders, and other QA team members throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate end-to-end business workflows.
• Conduct performance testing and evaluate applications against defined performance criteria and benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test cases, test plans, test results, and testing procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation frameworks, testing processes, and overall QA efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging automation tools, testing methodologies, and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant software testing/automation experience .
• Proven experience as a Software Automation Tester, QA Automation Engineer, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and tools such as Cypress, Playwright, and Jenkins .
• Experience with JIRA or similar defect and test management tools.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language, such as Java or Python .
• Strong SQL skills and experience validating data through database testing.
• Experience with manual, regression, functional, UAT, and performance testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing or enhancing automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of modern software quality assurance methodologies and best practices.