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# Senior Automation Test Engineer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Mount Prospect, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Vbscript, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, DevOps, Programming Tools, Eclipse (Software), Github, IntelliJ IDEA, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft UI Automation, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Selenium, Shell Script, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Test Execution Engine, TypeScript, Web Services, Performance Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Playwright, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Selenium Webdriver, Api Management, Visual Basic Language, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7ef36f73c40809cd40a2c32c4b121b8d

## About the Role

**MUST HAVE RECENT HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT**
Candidates will go through at least 2 rounds of interviews. Candidates will be required to demonstrate hands on coding abilities by sharing their screen during the interview., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
Strong expertise in:
o Playwright
o Selenium
o Java
o Cypress
o CucumberJS
Proven experience building automation frameworks from the ground up.
Hands-on experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Strong experience in:
o UI Automation Testing
o API Testing
o Regression Testing
o End-to-End Testing
o Load/Performance/Stress Testing
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Experience with cloud-based test automation solutions, validating microservices and event-driven architectures.
Experience leading QA automation teams and driving automation strategy across multiple projects.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Technical Skills
Automation & Testing Tools - Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber / CucumberJS
Programming Languages - Java (Primary), JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, C#, SQL, Shell Scripting, Visual Basic / VBScript
API Testing - REST API Testing, SOAP API Testing, API Automation Framework Development
CI/CD & DevOps - Jenkins, GitHub, Test Automation Integration within CI/CD Pipelines
Development Tools & IDEs - Eclipse, Visual Studio, IntelliJ
Databases - Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, DB2

## Description

Senior Automation Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing, developing, and implementing scalable test automation frameworks from scratch, with a strong focus on Playwright, Selenium, Java, and modern CI/CD practices. This role requires hands-on experience in automation strategy, UI/API testing, performance testing, framework architecture, and test execution within Agile environments., Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks from scratch for web, API, and end-to-end testing.
Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cypress, and CucumberJS.
Lead automation initiatives and establish QA best practices, coding standards, and framework governance.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.
Perform comprehensive UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Analyze test results, identify root causes, and work with development teams to resolve defects.
Implement distributed test execution solutions to improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
Create and maintain test plans, test cases, automation documentation, reporting, and quality metrics.