QA Automation Engineer(1–4 Years)

Hudson Manpower
Seattle, US
Hybrid

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
The role demands a fast-paced environment, as evidenced by the need to participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support test execution during various phases of the project.
Collaboration
High
Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, as the job description highlights the need to work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members.
Autonomy
Medium
While the role requires collaboration, there is also a significant level of autonomy, as the QA Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining automated test scripts independently.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made in this role can significantly impact the quality of the final product, as the QA Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring high-quality deliverables through effective testing practices.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The complexity of the role is high, given the need to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into test cases, as well as the requirement to work with various automation tools and frameworks.

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts
  • Translated business and technical requirements into test cases
  • Identified and tracked defects
Typical background
1-4 years of QA Automation experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Software Developer at a tech startup
    programming skills · agile methodologies
    The experience in programming and working within agile frameworks directly aligns with the requirements of this QA Automation Engineer role.
  • Coming from QA Tester at a financial services company
    test case development · bug tracking
    The ability to develop test cases and effectively use bug tracking tools is highly relevant to the responsibilities of a QA Automation Engineer.

Skills & requirements

Required

QA AutomationSeleniumTestngJunitCucumberPostmanREST AssuredGitAgile/scrum

Preferred

Ci/cd ToolsSQLCloud Platforms

Stack & domain

SeleniumCypressTestngJunitCucumberPostmanREST AssuredGitJavaPythonJavaScriptProblem-solvingCollaborationQA AutomationWeb And Mobile TestingAPI Testing

About the role

This role involves crafting and executing automated tests for web and mobile applications, requiring a blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Original posting from Hudson Manpower via Indeed

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with 1–4 years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in automation testing, excellent problem-solving skills, and a willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States.

Experience: 1–4 Years

Job Type: W2 (USC / GC Only)

Location: Open to Relocation Anywhere in the United States

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for web and/or mobile applications
  • Understand business and technical requirements and translate them into test cases
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA team members
  • Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies
  • Support test execution during SIT and UAT phases
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through effective testing practices

Required Qualifications:

  • 1–4 years of experience in QA Automation
  • Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and SDLC
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, or JavaScript)
  • Experience with test frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of APIs and API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)
  • Familiarity with version control tools like Git
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a US Citizen (USC) or Green Card (GC) holder
  • Must be open to relocate anywhere in the United States
  • Must be comfortable working on W2 roles only

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
  • Knowledge of SQL and database testing
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Source: Hudson Manpower careers (Indeed)

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