Automation Quality Engineer

Job Overview The Engineer Automation Quality will design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts to validate software application functionality and data pipelines. This role works with a high degree of independence and partners with cross‑functional teams to support quality assurance strategies, improve test coverage, and help ensure applications meet business and technical requirements. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain moderately complex automated test scripts for UI and API, and data/ETL validations. Execute moderately complex automated test cases and report test results. Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution using defect tracking tools such as JIRA. Create clear and concise documentation for test cases and results using Zephyr. Collaborate with software engineering teams to understand application functionality and testing requirements. Update existing automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver in IntelliJ to align with application changes and enhancements. Follow automation best practices and recommend improvements. Provide guidance to associate automation quality engineers to support skill development and understanding of automation. Perform manual testing when needed. Validate ETL tables and data pipelines using SQL and perform data reconciliation. Test and monitor AWS batch jobs on EMR, Step Functions, and Lambda. Verify job execution status and validate S3 output files and Redshift loads. Qualifications 2 to 4 years of overall testing experience with 1 to 2 years of automation testing experience, or equivalent automation training. Proficiency in Java programming language core concepts. Strong understanding of and experience with requirements analysis. Experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Karate, JUnit, and TestNG, along with debugging skills. Knowledge of version control systems such as Git. Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber. Experience validating ETL tables/data using SQL. Knowledge of AWS services for testing batch jobs: S3, EMR, Step Functions, Lambda, CloudWatch. Experience in UI and API functional testing. Experience using JIRA and Zephyr management tools. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to analyze test results and identify issues. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Good understanding of design and estimation techniques. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Remote Work Requirements Remote and hybrid positions require a reliable high‑speed internet connection with a wired connection and a suitable home work environment. Other necessary computer equipment will be provided. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%). Financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year. Business‑casual environment including the option to wear jeans. Generous paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year. Paid volunteer time – 16 hours per calendar year. Leave of absence programs – paid parental leave, paid short‑ and long‑term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Business Resource Groups (BRGs) open to all employees. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr