
Senior Automation Quality Engineer (Java + Selenium)
Publicis Sapient • San José, Costa Rica
Role & seniority: Senior Java/Selenium Automation Quality Engineer
Stack/tools: Java (Collections, OOP, Streams, generics, debugging), Selenium WebDriver, automation framework design (Page Object Model, modular components, reusable libraries), API testing, CI/CD, Agile; cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Python scripting (nice-to-have); QA methodologies
Top 3 responsibilities
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Own QA strategy and drive technical direction of testing initiatives to raise overall quality
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Design, extend, and maintain scalable automation frameworks; write clean, maintainable code from scratch
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Collaborate in complex, fast-paced engineering environments; ensure effective testing across APIs, UI, and integration points
Must-have skills
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≥6 years in Quality Assurance with strong automated testing experience
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Deep Java expertise (Collections, OOP, Streams, exception handling, debugging, reusable utilities)
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Expert Selenium WebDriver and automation framework design (POM, modular components, reusable libraries)
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Experience building/enhancing/maintaining automation frameworks
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Solid QA methodologies knowledge, API testing, CI/CD, and Agile delivery
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Excellent communication and analytical abilities
Nice-to-haves
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Certifications in QA, automation, or AI-related tech
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Exposure to AI-based testing tools/strategies
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Python scripting
Location & work type: Location not specified; likely full-time emp
Full Description
Job Description
We’re seeking a Senior JAVA/Selenium Automation Quality Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping our QA vision—owning the strategy, driving the technical direction of testing initiatives, and raising the bar for quality across complex, high-impact projects.
This role requires expertise in Java (Collections, OOP, Streams, exception handling), experience designing and extending automation frameworks, and the ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable automation code without relying on prebuilt templates.
Qualifications
Your Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with strong exposure to automated testing. Strong, hands-on expertise in Java — including Collections, OOP, Streams, exception handling, generics, debugging, and writing reusable utilities. Must be capable of writing Java code from scratch and passing a coding assessment. Expert-level proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and automation framework design (POM, modular components, reusable libraries). Proven experience building, enhancing, or maintaining automation frameworks. Solid understanding of QA methodologies, API testing, CI/CD, and Agile delivery. Experience working in complex, fast-paced engineering environments. Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Additional Information
Set Yourself Apart With
Certifications in QA, automation, or AI-related technologies. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Exposure to AI-based testing tools or strategies. Python scripting skills.
Company Description
Publicis Sapient is a leading digital transformation partner, helping established organizations reimagine their future in a digitally enabled world. We empower businesses to evolve—both in how they operate and how they serve their customers—by combining a start-up mindset with modern methods and deep industry expertise.
Our approach fuses strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity to unlock real business value. With over 20,000 professionals across 53 global offices, we bring together the best of technology, data science, and human insight to design and build the products and services that people truly value.
Driven by our purpose—helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next—we are united by a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous transformation. At Publicis Sapient, we don’t just adapt to change—we lead it. Show more Show less