QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a QA Automation Engineer. This role will support the IT QA automation initiative, with focus on definition, review, assessment, and implementation of an automation framework for testing Windows UI applications. Collaborate with QA and application engineering teams to define/select tools for design/implementation of scalable automation solutions to streamline test execution and improve overall QA processes. Other responsibilities include extending automation to web-based applications and integrating with test management and tracking tools.

Responsibilities include contributing to defining the technology stack, infrastructure design, and testing approach; supporting scoping and specifying tool requirements for an effective automation framework. Collaborate with QA and Application Team members on advancing the automation strategies for the target project. Evaluate solutions presented as a modular, scalable automation framework for Windows UI applications, with extensibility to Web UI applications. Define and establish core automation framework components/integrations (test case management, object repository, logging, reporting, data-driven testing, config management). Help drive the evaluation of automation tools and libraries; create POCs and ROI analyses to select the most effective software stack for current and future needs. Define adoption criteria and best practices for tool usage and test design. Develop reliable, maintainable test suites (functional, regression, smoke). Implement parallel execution strategies and optimize for speed and stability. Define/Enforce coding standards, and adherence to QA best practices. Error management strategies, deterministic test data, environment controls. Integrate with build pipelines (where applicable) and test management tools. Automate test reporting and publish actionable metrics. Partner with developers, QA analysts, and product owners to define testable requirements, acceptance criteria, and risk-based coverage. Extend the framework to support web UI automation (e.g. Selenium). Assessment of tools for Web Load Testing as an extension of automation. Enable unified reporting and artifact management across test suite types. Produce clear documentation, samples, and onboarding materials; conduct training for QA engineers and stakeholders. Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of QA.

Reporting – Hybrid Position. Must be able to report to Boston, MA three or more times per week. Remote work on other days of the week is considered based on the employee meeting the MBTA policy for remote work engagement. Typical weekly work hours are 8 hours per day within the range of 8am to 6pm, Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week.

EEO Employer. Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.