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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Korn/Ferry International
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft UI Automation, Cucumber (Software)
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb90d7cad304b1f7dbd284cdddc9826d9/eaa

## About the Role

* ~90% writing/automating test cases; ~10% coordinating with internal developers (or other teams) for clarification or to resolve issues.
 * Must be able to communicate effectively and be largely self-sufficient after onboarding.
 * Prior API automation experience and relevant company background are what stand out

Skills Required

 * Primary stack: Cucumber + Java.
 * Bruno used for some manual verification (nice-to-have, not required).
 * Open to strong coders in any language (Java, Python, etc.); ability to code matters more than specific language.
 * CI/CD exposure helpful but not required.
 * Cloud exposure is a plus, not mandatory.
 * Must be able to write real code (will be assessed in interviews).

Education & Work Experience

 * Bachelor's Degree
 * 3-7 years or experience

## Description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a QA Automation Engineer in Wilmington, DE for a 12+ month contract opportunity.
This team handles intern verification and rewards. Pure backend API test automation: automate the APIs that the client's UI depends on. End-to-end API automation only (no UI automation or manual testing currently).