Automation Tester

Overview
JOB TITLE:
Automation Tester
JOB CODE :
3591E
CAYUSE COMPANY:
Cayuse Civil Services
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
SALARY:
$135,000-$162,000
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Full-Time Salary Exempt
TRAVEL
No
RELOCATION
No
Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.
The Work
The Automation Tester will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our software testing processes. This role will design, develop, and maintain automated test suites to validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The Automation Tester will focus on building robust automated testing solutions for functional, API, and user interface (UI) layers while ensuring seamless integration into our Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
This role will have extensive hands-on experience working with tools such as UFT, Katalon Studio, and Selenium, a strong understanding of data-driven testing strategies, and the ability to perform troubleshooting to ensure optimal script reliability.
This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test cases for enterprise functional, API, and UI automation testing.
• Create and maintain automation scripts using tools such as UFT, Katalon, and Selenium.
• Build reusable, modular, and maintainable automation components in alignment with best practices.
• Design and implement data-driven testing strategies to improve coverage and test flexibility.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform automation testing to ensure consistent system behavior across supported environments.
• Execute automated regression test suites during development and maintenance cycles.
• Analyze test results to identify and report software defects.
• Seamlessly integrate automated test suites into enterprise CI/CD workflows to facilitate timely and robust software deployments.
• Proactively identify and resolve automated test failures by conducting root cause analysis.
• Continuously optimize and refactor automation scripts to maintain robustness and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, manual testers, business analysts, and project stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Accurately document automated test cases, defects, and the results of test execution.
• Other duties as assigned .

Qualifications
Here's What You Need

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience in automation testing, software engineering, or IT systems development.
• Proven experience with designing and maintaining UFT automation scripts using VBScript (minimum 3 years).
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing automation frameworks to test web or API-based applications effectively.
• Expertise in Selenium or equivalent tools with at least 3 years of experience in developing and executing automated test cases.
• Experience applying data-driven testing methodologies to build robust automation cases.
• Demonstrated ability to translate functional and business requirements into optimized automated test cases.
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for test data preparation with a minimum of 3 years of practical experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience conducting cross-browser and cross-platform automation testing (minimum 3 years).
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
• In lieu of a Master's degree, at least nine (9) years of cumulative experience performing performance testing or performance engineering for large scale enterprise systems as defined above.
• 7+ years of cumulative experience in automation testing, software engineering, or associated roles.
• Hands-on experience (3+ years) with automation script development using Katalon Studio.
• Working knowledge of large-scale enterprise benefits systems (minimum 1 year).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Desired Certifications:
  • Katalon Certified Professional.
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 1.
  • ISTQB Test Automation Engineer.
  • Certified Selenium Professional, CP-SAT, Foundation.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager
Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.