QA Automation Engineer

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The QA Automation Engineer to design and deliver scalable, high-quality test solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution by analyzing user requirements, identifying system bottlenecks, and performing cost-benefit analyses for technical improvements.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables., * Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using Selenium.

• Build and enhance automation frameworks (data-driven, hybrid, or BDD).
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Analyze business requirements and create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to clarify requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives).
• Perform API testing (manual and automated).
• Conduct defect tracking, root cause analysis, and impact assessment.
• Ensure CI/CD pipeline integration of automation suites.
• Provide test coverage analysis and quality metrics reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance and testing.
• 7 years of experience in Selenium WebDriver and other automation tools.
• 7 years of experience with Java or C#Python for automation scripting.
• 7 years of experience building and maintain automation frameworks from scratch.
• 7 years of experience with functional testing principles.
• 7 years of experience with integrating automation with CI/CD tools/
• 7 years of experience with API toll testing.
• 7 years of experience in SQL knowledge for backend validation.
• 6 years of experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
• 6 years of experience with test planning, strategy, test case design techniques, regression strategy, and risk-based testing.
• 6 years of experience to independently own testing for a feature module.
• 6 years of experience in defect lifecyle management.
• 6 years of experience in the ability to think from an end-user perspective.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).
• 7 years experience with Selenium Grid and parallel execution.
• 7 years experience testing cloud-based applications (Azure/AWS).
• 7 years experience with performance testing tools (JMeter).
• 5 years experience with containerization (Docker).
• 5 years exposure to DevOps practices and shift-left testing.
• 5 years experience in microservices architecture testing.
• 5 years knowledge of security testing basics., * Professional hybrid office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager