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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Windows PowerShell, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Selenium, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Scripting, Postman, Delivery Pipeline, Cypress (Programming Language), Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Playwright, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, SDET
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/358184ba-d285-4494-bbc7-3aea2e44ec69

## About the Role

5+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Test Engineering, or SDET roles
Strong experience building and maintaining automated UI and API test frameworks
Proficiency with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar automation tools
Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, REST Assured, or similar frameworks
Strong programming skills in C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
Experience working within Agile development environments
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred)
Experience with Git and version control workflows
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, regression testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing
Experience troubleshooting defects and partnering with software engineers to resolve issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience supporting Azure cloud environments
Familiarity with Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, or containerized applications
Experience working with Azure DevOps pipelines and release automation
Experience performing performance or load testing using JMeter, k6, or similar tools
Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Familiarity with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Basic scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Experience supporting SOC2 compliance or secure SDLC practices
Startup experience with the flexibility to contribute across QA, DevOps, and engineering operations

## Description

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats. While QA Automation will be your primary responsibility, you'll also serve as the team's backup DevOps engineer, supporting deployment pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and production reliability when needed. If you enjoy building automation from the ground up, improving engineering processes, and working closely with developers in a fast-paced startup where your contributions have immediate impact, this role offers exceptional ownership and growth.


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