Role & seniority: Sr Test Automation Engineer (mid-senior level); Contract, long-term

Location & work type: Irvine, CA; on-site or hybrid (long-term contract)

Develop and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks (Python/PyTest) for scalable testing
Automate CATP test cases across Crew, Maintenance, and Passenger domains; integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines
Implement UI automation and API testing; collaborate with DevOps/AI teams to validate AI-generated tests and provide feedback

Advanced Python and PyTest automation; experience with Selenium, Robot Framework
UI automation expertise (Appium, Applitools, Playwright, Squish)
CI/CD tooling familiarity (Git, GitLab CI; Jenkins a plus)
Linux CLI proficiency; Docker/virtualized environments
API testing (JMeter, Postman)
Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Full Description

Job Title: Sr Test Automation Engineer

Customer: Panasonic

Location: Irvine CA

Duration: Long Term

Exp: 7+ years

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test scripts automation framework..

Develop robust and maintainable test scripts using Python, PyTest and relevant frameworks for scalable and efficient testing.
Automate CATP test cases across multiple airline domains (Crew, Maintenance, Passenger).
Work within existing automation architecture and adhere to coding standards.
Integrate test scripts into CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth execution.
Implement UI automation using tools such as Appium, Applitools, Playwright, and Squish.
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitLab.
Conduct API testing using tools like JMeter and POSTMAN to validate backend services.
Utilize Docker and virtual environments to simulate test scenarios and improve test coverage.
Execute and troubleshoot test cases on Linux systems using command-line tools.
Collaborate with AI Experts to validate and implement AI-generated test cases.
Share test execution results and feedback to refine AI models.
Conduct unit and integration testing of automation scripts.
Maintain documentation of test cases, frameworks, and integration points.

Strong experience in Python, Pytest and test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework).
Proficient in UI automation using Appium, Applitools, Playwright, and Squish
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Basic understanding of Docker and virtualized environments.
Experience with Linux command-line operations.
Exposure to API testing tools like JMeter and POSTMAN.
Experience in airline or transportation domain is a plus.