Automation Developer

We are seeking a Senior Automation Developer to lead the quality assurance efforts for large-scale enterprise systems. This role is designed for a technical QA professional who can balance robust Selenium-based UI automation with sophisticated API and Database validation. You will be responsible for identifying automation opportunities, designing structured test frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability of both custom and COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) applications.

Pay Rate: $360.94- $399.83/Diem

Advantages
- Technical Ownership: Lead the selection of tools and the design of automation strategies for high-visibility enterprise projects.

- End-to-End Scope: Work across the entire technical stack, from the user interface and API layers down to the backend database.

- Strategic Impact: Directly influence the speed of delivery by converting manual bottlenecks into efficient, automated regression suites.

- Collaboration: Work in a structured environment at a prime location, engaging with diverse teams of developers, business analysts, and project managers.

Responsibilities
- Automation Framework Leadership: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium to validate complex application functionality across GUI and non-GUI environments.

- API & Integration Testing: Conduct deep-dive testing of RESTful APIs using Postman and SOAP UI to ensure seamless communication between enterprise service layers.

- Database Validation: Utilize strong SQL skills to perform backend testing, prepare complex test data sets, and validate data integrity throughout the testing lifecycle.

- Defect Engineering: Investigate and analyze defects, performing root-cause analysis in collaboration with developers and stakeholders to implement long-term solutions.

- Manual & UAT Support: Lead manual testing activities when required, including functional, integration, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business clients.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify manual processes within the SDLC that are candidates for automation to improve overall organizational workflow and efficiency.

Qualifications
- QA Seniority: Minimum 5+ years of QA experience specifically on large-scale enterprise systems.

- Automation Specialist: 3+ years of dedicated experience in Automation Testing, with expert-level proficiency in Selenium UI automation.

- Technical Stack: Proficiency in Postman, SOAP UI, and version control systems.

- SQL Mastery: Advanced experience writing and executing SQL queries for result validation and test data setup.

- SDLC Expertise: Solid understanding of QA best practices, including test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting within structured methodologies.

- Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and build strong relationships with business stakeholders.

Summary
If you are a seasoned Automation Developer who excels at building reliable test suites for complex enterprise environments, we encourage you to apply today!

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you.

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