**Role & Seniority: ** QA Automation Engineer (experienced)

**Location & Work Type: ** On-site, 5 days/week — Dallas, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; Birmingham, AL; Strongsville, OH; Cleveland, OH; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO

Contract: 6–12 months, high chance of extension. No remote

**Stack/Tools: ** Selenium; Karate; Postman; SQL; Java or Python; combinatorial testing tools/frameworks (IGNITE, Hexawise); API integration/E2E testing; CI/CD automation (Agile context)

**Top 3 Responsibilities: **

Design/develop/maintain automation frameworks for web and API testing
Build and run automated tests for APIs and end-to-end integration (Karate, Postman, Selenium)
Validate results and backend data using SQL; troubleshoot defects and support resolution
Must-have Skills:
- Banking/Financial Services domain experience
- Strong Selenium automation framework experience
- Expertise in Karate + Postman for API testing
- SQL for database validation
- Programming: Java or Python
- API integration testing experience; Agile/Scrum experience
Nice-to-haves:
- Combinatorial test design expertise (e.g., IGNITE, Hexawise)
- Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
Comp/Policy Notes (recruiter requirements): $38/hr W2 only; work authorization acceptable except H1B and OPT.

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Quick Update Position expanded to Multiple Locations Now: Location: Dallas, TX / Pittsburgh, PA/ Birmingham, AL / Strongsville, OH / Cleveland, OH / Charlotte, NC / Denver, CO (On-site – 5 Days/Week) Please share profiles only if you are comfortable working onsite in any of the below mentioned locations and comfortable with below rate $38/hr on W2 (No Remote) Please share updated resumes to srikanth@cloudingest.com

NOTE: Prior Banking or Financial or Payment domain experience needed.

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Work Authorization: GC, GC EAD / H4 EAD / L2S / J2 EAD / TN / E3, USC (Any Visa Except H1B and OPT)

Location: Dallas, TX / Pittsburgh, PA/ Birmingham, AL / Strongsville, OH / Cleveland, OH / Charlotte, NC / Denver, CO (On-site – 5 Days/Week)

Rate: $38/hr on W2 Max..! (W2 Only)

Duration: 6–12 Month Contract (High Possibility of Extension) Job Overview We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in Banking/Financial Services to join a high-performing QA team supporting enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in test automation, API testing, SQL, and Java/Python, with expertise in modern automation frameworks and test design methodologies. This role requires working closely with developers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web and API applications. Create and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Karate, and other automation tools. Perform API testing using Postman and Karate Framework. Develop optimized test scenarios using combinatorial testing techniques such as IGNITE and Hexawise. Validate backend data using SQL queries. Execute API integration and end-to-end testing across enterprise applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines. Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution. Ensure automation coverage, scalability, and maintainability of test suites. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and release activities. Required Skills Strong Banking or Financial Services domain experience. Hands-on experience with Selenium Automation Frameworks. Expertise in Karate Framework and Postman for API testing. Knowledge of Combinatorial Test Design using IGNITE and Hexawise. Strong SQL skills for database validation. Programming experience in Java or Python. Hands-on experience with API Integration Testing. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

QA Automation Engineer (Any visa except H1B & OPT) (Only W2)

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