QA Automation Engineer

leveraging AI tools to enhance test script management and automation * Proficiency with modern automation frameworks and tools including Playwright, TestComplete, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or Swagger * Experience with web application, microservices, and database automation * Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and pipeline integration * Additional scripting languages a plus: C#, PowerShell, SQL, XML * Testing Knowledge: * Expertise across all testing levels: System, Integration, and Regression * Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automation frameworks * Skilled in developing and documenting comprehensive regression testing strategies * Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) * Deep understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) * Agile & Tools: * Strong foundation in Agile QA methodologies, tools, and processes * Experience with automation metrics and analytics tools (GitLab

the team o Lead automation strategies/solutions and projects within team and across discipline o Evaluate and propose use of new tools for continuous improvement and driving automation strategies forward o Experience building, testing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining effective test automation solutions o Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines o Setting up and maintaining Automation Frameworks o Mentors' others in test automation, programming, and QA best practices o Works independently researching, solving, and programming complex automation solutions The Ideal Candidate for This Role: * Education & Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of work experience and/or certifications * 5+ years of hands-on experience in UI and API test automation * 5+ years of programming/scripting experience with JavaScript and/or Java * 3+ years working with Git version control systems (Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab) * Technical Expertise: * Proven experience, BrowserStack, etc.) * Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access * Soft Skills: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences