QA Automation Engineer

Position: QA Automation Engineer
Location: NYC or Remote
Experience: 8+ Years
Employment Type: Contract / C2H

Job Description Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for web and mobile applications using Java and Selenium.

• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure CI/CD integration and "Push-on-Green" release quality.

• Execute testing in Agile environments, ensuring coverage and quality across sprints.

• Perform root cause analysis for complex bugs and drive continuous improvement in test automation practices.

• Mentor junior QA team members and enforce automation best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET roles.

• 5+ years of strong programming experience in Java-based automation.

• Hands-on expertise with Selenium, TestNG, and experience with Appium (preferred).

• Experience with Agile methodologies and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Solid exposure to mobile and web application testing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and guide teams on automation strategies.

Mandatory Skills

• Selenium

• Java

• TestNG / Appium (Plus)

• Agile / CI-CD Testing