Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (senior, contract)

Location & work type: Alpharetta, GA — Onsite; Contract; Local candidates only

Stack / tools: Java; Selenium (UI automation); Rest Assured (API automation); Unix/Linux; shell scripting; log analysis; (optional) JIRA, Git; CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI); BDD frameworks (Cucumber/BDD); SQL/database testing

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and scale automation frameworks and test scripts for UI and API testing
Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing; analyze and report defects; verify fixes
Collaborate with development, product management, and business teams; advocate QA practices; contribute to SDLC improvements

Must-have skills

8+ years in Quality Assurance with a strong automation focus
Proficiency in Java for automation scripting
Extensive UI automation with Selenium; API automation with Rest Assured
Hands-on Unix/Linux experience, shell scripting, log analysis, and data validation
Experience in functional/testing design, edge cases, and test scenario coverage
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment; strong communication

Nice-to-haves

Test management and version control experience (JIRA, Git)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
BDD frameworks (Cucumber/BDD)
SQL and database testing; experience with file systems and Linux tooling

Full Description

Position: QA Automation

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite)

Employment: Contract Only Local Candidates

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust and scalable automation frameworks and scripts using Java, Selenium and Rest Assured for both UI and API testing.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across various platforms.
Conduct testing in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting for log analysis, process monitoring, and data validation.
Collaborate closely with development, product management, and business teams to understand requirements, identify potential risks, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
Analyze and report defects, track their lifecycle, and verify fixes.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), advocating for quality processes and best practices.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on automation.
Strong proficiency in Java programming for automation script development.
Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining UI automation frameworks and test scripts using Selenium.
Hands-on experience with API automation testing using Rest Assured for RESTful web services.
Demonstrated ability to perform thorough functional testing, identify edge cases, and design comprehensive test scenarios.
Solid experience with Unix/Linux commands, shell scripting, log analysis, and file system navigation for testing and troubleshooting Optional
Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, BDD).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab Cl).
Understanding of SQL and database testing.

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer