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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** ApTask
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Databases, Database Testing, Software Debugging, DevOps, JSON, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, E2e Testing, Standard Sql, SoapUI, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Testng, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Postman, SOAPAPI, Backend, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=4ujdnwqsdebu7m13em5f0pt5dw80o500d7dv9cbq5ebzngb7yk0n43mjtefnbx0d&compid=0/jobs/28845772#/jobs/28845772

## About the Role

* The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Java, API testing, SQL, and Agile methodologies. Experience in insurance or banking domains is a plus., * 3+ years of experience in QA Automation.
 * Strong proficiency in Java and Selenium WebDriver.
 * Experience with TestNG, Maven, and automation framework development.
 * Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman or SoapUI.
 * Good knowledge of SQL for database validation.
 * Experience with JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Client ALM.
 * Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
 * Knowledge of XML/JSON and REST/SOAP web services.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

## Description

* We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of web applications and APIs., * Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for web and API applications.
 * Build and maintain automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven.
 * Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end testing.
 * Execute API testing using Postman or SoapUI and validate request/response data.
 * Write SQL queries to validate backend data and perform database testing.
 * Log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Client ALM.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
 * Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure software quality.
 * Prepare test plans, test cases, execution reports, and defect reports.


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