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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc.
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Automation of Tests, Profiling, Computer Programming, Database Testing, Apache JMeter, Load Testing, MongoDB, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Strategies of Testing, Web Testing, Cloud Platform System, Performance Testing, GitHub Copilot, Appium, Cypress (Programming Language), Hardware Testing, Gatling, Firebase, Build Management, Information Technology, Data Management, Selenium Webdriver, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7fc911c3-3fde-447d-908a-2a1a5f350962

## About the Role

* 7+ years of professional experience in QA automation.
 * 6+ years of QA automation experience, including building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch for Android, web, API, and load testing.
 * Hands-on Android application automation experience using Appium and UIAutomator2, including device performance testing with Android Studio Profiler, ADB, and Perfetto.
 * Strong programming skills in JavaScript or Java, with hands-on experience in API automation and performance/load-testing frameworks such as Karate, REST Assured, JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
 * Experience defining and reviewing test plans, test cases, and risk-based quality strategies.
 * Hands-on database testing experience with MongoDB, including query validation and performance analysis.
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance automation development.
 * Strong test-data management and data-mocking experience.
 * Experience with API mocking using tools such as WireMock or MockServer.
 * Experience testing scalable, cloud-native platforms built on AWS services.
 * Retail or customer-facing technology experience is a plus.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Relevant software testing or cloud certifications are beneficial but not required.

## Description

* Identify business and technical risks while contributing to user story definition and acceptance criteria.
 * Define, review, and execute test strategies, plans, and cases across functional and non-functional requirements.
 * Design and build automation frameworks using Appium and UIAutomator2 for Android, Selenium WebDriver or Cypress for web testing, and Karate or REST Assured for API automation.
 * Automate Android application workflows and conduct profiling and performance analysis using Android Studio Profiler, ADB, Perfetto, and Firebase Test Lab.
 * Validate device capabilities and create reusable tools for hardware testing.
 * Perform API functional, performance, and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, or k6, analyzing platform reliability and resource utilization.
 * Integrate automated tests into Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines while maintaining clear quality reporting.
 * Collaborate in a Scrum environment to investigate defects and drive timely resolution.