> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2585316-software-qa-automation-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2585316-software-qa-automation-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Ann Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Couchbase Servers, Data Validation, Database Queries, Entity Framework, Revision Control Systems, Java Message Service (JMS), Microsoft SQL Server, Payment Gateway, RabbitMQ, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Deployment, Test Data, Postman, ReadyAPI, Git, Gherkin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Spring Jdbc, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Selenium Webdriver, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/92c9fae5-9b83-480a-8f1a-99083977ecda ## About the Role * Bachelor''s degree in computer science or equivalent experience. * Minimum 7 years of industry experience, preferably in an Agile development environment. * Must have 5+ years of Java coding experience * Experience with automated testing tools - Cucumber/Gherkin, Selenium Webdriver, Playwright and Java * Experience in API automation testing using JAVA Springboot2, RestAssured, GraphQL or Postman. * Experience with JMS driven messaging protocols like AMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and etc. * Knowledge of MS Entity Framework/Spring JDBC * Experience with Service oriented architecture. * Knowledge working with CI/CD processes and tools - preferably Jenkins/JenkinsX. * MUST HAVE Experience with source control versioning tools and processes - Git / Stash. * Experience in writing SQL queries for test data preparation as well as data validation. * NICE TO HAVE - experience with querying Couchbase database. * Experience working with databases and various data formats and related technologies for testing. SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio is a plus * Experience with Splunk analytics for validating technical fixes and updates in the app code/config. * Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA) * Experience in manual testing. * POS system experience is a plus * Nice to have experience with payment gateways and payment terminals * Nice to have experience with Kubernetes and container-based application deployment and operations * Ability to work independently with an aptitude for detailed work and follow-up activities. * Ability to multitask in a fast-paced agile work environment * Experience in heavy traffic eCommerce applications. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)