QA Automation Engineer

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Only W2

Job Description:

·       Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and mobile applications.

·       Create and execute functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end test cases.

·       Develop and maintain automation frameworks using industry-standard tools.

·       Perform API testing using tools such as Postman or Rest Assured.

·       Identify, document, and track software defects using defect management tools.

·       Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.

·       Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

·       Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

·       Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

·       Continuously improve testing processes, automation coverage, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

·       Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

·       1–3 years of experience in QA Automation.

·       Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright.

·       Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation scripting.

·       Experience with API testing using Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools.

·       Knowledge of SQL for database validation.

·       Experience with version control systems such as Git.

·       Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.

·       Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.

·       Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

·       Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

·       Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

·       ISTQB Certification is a plus.

Technical Skills:

·       Selenium WebDriver

·       Cypress or Playwright

·       Java / Python / JavaScript

·       API Testing (Postman, Rest Assured)

·       SQL

·       Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions

·       Git

·       JIRA

·       Agile/Scrum

·       Docker (Preferred)