Role & seniority

QA Automation Engineer (junior-to-mid level; ~1+ year of experience)

Stack/tools

Web app UI and API automation; commercial test automation tools
Programming: JavaScript or C#
Cloud: Azure, Azure-based automation frameworks
Data: SQL for test data creation/validation
Testing: UI, API, integration, functional, regression
Collaboration: with developers, QA analysts, product owners, third-party vendors

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for Web apps and services
Define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and perform functional/regression/integration testing
Analyze results, document defects, and coordinate with teams to resolve; support test data preparation, environments, and QA process improvements; assist UAT

Must-have skills

1+ year designing/executing automated tests for Web apps
Hands-on automation tooling experience; UI, API, and integration testing
Proficient SQL for data creation/validation; strong SQL troubleshooting
Azure-based automation experience; scripting in JavaScript or C#
Ability to bridge QA with development teams and support custom automation frameworks

Nice-to-haves

Experience with vendor collaboration and external stakeholders
Cloud validation for cloud-executed automation
Prior UAT participation and cross-functional coordination

Location & work type

Minnesota-based client; hybrid work arrangement
Contract: 1-year duration with potential conversion; benef

Full Description

Summary

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to support a collaborative, fast-moving engineering team. This role involves working closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple Web applications and systems. The ideal candidate takes initiative, communicates effectively, and thrives in an environment where priorities evolve rapidly.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for Web applications and related services. Build and enhance UI and API automation. Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, product owners, and external vendors. Define test strategies and acceptance criteria for new features and enhancements. Perform functional, regression, and integration testing to ensure end-to-end application quality. Analyze test results, document findings, and partner with teams to resolve defects. Support test data preparation, environment readiness, and continuous QA process improvements. Participate in and support user acceptance testing (UAT).

Requirements

1+ year of experience designing and executing automated test suites for Web applications. Hands-on experience with test automation tools. Solid understanding of QA methodologies across UI, API, and integration testing. Familiarity with Cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure) and ability to validate Cloud-executed automation. Ability to write and execute SQL queries for test data creation and validation. Experience with Azure-based automation frameworks and tooling. Experience using commercial test automation tools and scripting in JavaScript or C#. Strong SQL query-writing and troubleshooting skills. Testing background involving custom applications and data integrations. Experience bridging QA and development teams including supporting custom automation frameworks.

This is a hybrid one-year Contract opportunity with the potential to convert with our MN client. Employee benefits include Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) (with immediately vested company match) available with TriCom during the contract period. H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.