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# Testing and Automation Engineer in Bethel

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Bethel, ME, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $102,700.0 - $128,400.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Information Systems, Software Debugging, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Case, Test Data, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), Gatling, ReadyAPI, Backend, Information Technology, Playwright, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/testing-and-automation-engineer-bethel-31344156

## About the Role

* 3-6 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or automation roles.
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 * Experience in software testing and test automation practices.
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 * Proficiency with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST-assured, Postman, or similar).
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 * Hands-on experience with performance engineering tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6, Locust, or equivalent) required.
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 * Experience with AI-assisted testing tools and practices required.
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 * Ability to read, write, or debug basic test code or scripts (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, C#).
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 * Understanding of REST APIs and service-based architectures.
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 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing concepts., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience considered.

## Description

The Testing and Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications and services. This role focuses on increasing test coverage through automation, reducing manual effort, and supporting consistent, high-quality delivery across the software development lifecycle. The Testing and Automation Engineer partners closely with Software Engineers, Product, and DevOps teams to embed quality early and continuously., * Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI, API, and backend services. Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests across applications and platforms.
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 * Partner with Software Engineers and Product teams to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria. Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
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 * Maintain and enhance test automation frameworks and tooling. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
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 * Identify, document, and track defects through resolution. Perform basic root-cause analysis and partner with engineering teams on fixes.
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 * Design and execute performance, load, and stress tests across applications and services. Utilize performance engineering tooling (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6, Locust).
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 * Leverage AI-assisted tools for test case , test data creation, and test coverage analysis. Apply AI-powered testing tools to improve defect detection and automation efficiency.
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