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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Ascii Group, LLC - **Location:** Deerfield, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Coverage, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Database Queries, Distributed Systems, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Mobile Application Software, JSON, Apache JMeter, Junit, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft UI Automation, MongoDB, Node.Js, OAuth, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Swagger, JSON Web Token, Responsive Web Design, Selenium, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Testng, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Postman, Software Security, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Kibana, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Api Management, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f8bfc348-9d56-4a6e-9323-01a0fbaf3534 ## About the Role * · 5+ years of experience in API Testing and API Automation. * · Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Newman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or equivalent frameworks. * · Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, OAuth, JWT, and API security concepts. * · Experience testing microservices-based architectures and distributed systems. Strong SQL skills and experience with database validation and data integrity testing. * · Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. * · Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, including network and service-level analysis. * · Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Kubernetes (K8s), Kibana, Dynatrace, Splunk, or similar platforms. * · Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * · Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. * · Preferred Qualifications: * · Experience with Playwright or Selenium for UI automation testing. * · Knowledge of Node.js and JavaScript-based testing frameworks. * · Experience with API performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6. * · Experience testing event-driven systems and messaging platforms such as Kafka. * · Mobile application testing experience. * · Experience with responsive web and cross-browser validation. * · Familiarity with Retail domain applications and business processes. Must Have Skills: * · API Automation * · Playwright * · Java * · SQL * · CI/CD ## Description * · Design, develop, and maintain scalable API automation frameworks using Java, Rest Assured, Cucumber, TestNG/JUnit, or equivalent frameworks. * · Create and execute automated API test suites covering functional, integration, regression, and negative test scenarios. * · Validate RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services including request/response verification, schema validation, authentication, authorization, and error handling. * · Perform service-level testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, Swagger/OpenAPI, Newman, or similar open-source frameworks. * · Collaborate with developers, business analysts, architects, and third-party vendors to ensure comprehensive API test coverage and successful delivery. * · Perform test planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution for large and complex initiatives. * · Develop and maintain automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices. * · Conduct backend and database validations using SQL and MongoDB Compass. * · Analyze application logs and troubleshoot integration issues across distributed systems and microservices. * · Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and release validation activities. * · Manage defects, perform root cause analysis, and track issues using JIRA or Azure DevOps (ADO). * · Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. * · Coordinate effectively with onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes. * · Provide regular status updates and communicate testing progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders. * · Coordinate effectively across onshore and offshore teams. * · Maintain flexibility to overlap with onsite working hours (until noon, as needed). ## Related Videos - [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) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [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) - [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) - [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) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)