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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation- Dallas,TX - **Company:** PHOTON, LLC - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $37,000.0 - $131,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Systems Development Life Cycle, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Postman, Scalability Testing, Build Management, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Cucumber (Software), Selenium Webdriver, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3debe86dad7adb1f ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation. * 5+ years of experience leading QA or Automation Testing teams in Agile environments. * Strong proficiency in Java programming for test automation development. * Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI test automation. * Extensive experience with Cucumber (BDD) and behavior-driven testing methodologies. * Strong understanding of automation framework design patterns and test architecture. * Experience working with AWS cloud services and testing cloud-based applications. * Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or Azure DevOps. * Experience integrating automated tests into build and deployment pipelines. * Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices. * Experience with API testing tools and methodologies. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with test automation reporting and dashboarding tools. * Knowledge of performance, security, and scalability testing methodologies. * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * AWS Certification or relevant cloud certifications are a plus. * Experience implementing quality engineering practices within DevOps environments. Exposure to enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures. * ## Description * Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, test plans, and testing frameworks aligned with business objectives. * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and career development support. * Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber . * Establish and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to measure testing effectiveness and product quality. * Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and ensure continuous quality validation. * Define and implement best practices for functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing. * Review and approve test scenarios, test cases, automation scripts, and test execution results. * Manage defect lifecycle processes, including defect identification, triage, prioritization, tracking, and resolution. * Ensure testing coverage across cloud-hosted applications and services deployed on AWS . * Participate in architecture and design discussions to proactively identify quality risks and testing requirements. * Conduct regular status meetings and provide testing progress updates to stakeholders and leadership teams. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, automation coverage, and release quality. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and software delivery best practices. ## Related Videos - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning)