QA Automation Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a QA Automation Engineer for a Contract with a client in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will design and deliver robust automated testing solutions to ensure highquality software releases across UI and backend systems.

Rate Range: $45/hour to $49/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


QA Automation Engineer Job Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement automated test frameworks from scratch using Playwright and TOSCA.
• Develop and execute automated test cases for UI and backend systems to ensure application quality.
• Perform backend validation using SQL queries to verify data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain and enhance automation scripts to support regression and continuous testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, report defects, and provide test status updates.
• Support fulltime onsite testing activities, ensuring timely delivery and high test coverage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-8+ years of experience in software testing, including 3+ years in test automation.
• Strong hands-on expertise in test automation tools such as Playwright and TOSCA, with ability to build automation frameworks from scratch.
• Proven experience in backend testing using SQL along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Deep.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.


Pay Details: $45.00 to $49.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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