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# QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Q1 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Aurora, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Databases, Continuous Integration, Cursor, Software Debugging, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Scrum Methodology, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Software Testing Automation Framework, Performance Testing, Snowflake, Generative AI, Playwright, Splunk, Api Management, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e5a4889e-3665-4c2c-a5f8-5cfd5ca70f09/qa-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Playwright Automation Framework.
 * Hands-on expertise in Python programming.
 * Experience in API Testing and Automation.
 * Good knowledge of MS SQL and Snowflake.
 * CI/CD experience with Jenkins.
 * Hands-on experience using Splunk for troubleshooting and log analysis.
 * Familiarity with Cursor, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenAI/GenAI tools.
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills., * Experience with Cisco products, networking, or cloud platforms.
 * Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments.
 * Knowledge of test automation best practices and performance testing.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and Python.
 * Perform API testing, validation, and automation using REST/JSON services.
 * Develop and execute test cases for applications integrating with MS SQL and Snowflake databases.
 * Build and manage automated test pipelines using Jenkins.
 * Analyze application logs, troubleshoot issues, and support root-cause analysis using Splunk.
 * Collaborate with development, SRE, and product teams to ensure high-quality software releases.
 * Leverage Cursor, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenAI tools to improve test automation productivity
 * and test coverage.
 * Create and maintain QA documentation, test plans, and automation reports.