Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer, 7–10 years experience; Contract position

Stack/tools: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Python; Playwright, Selenium; Maven; GitHub Actions; Azure DevOps; Google Cloud Platform; CI/CD; Jira/Confluence

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and implement automated test frameworks for legacy and cloud-native apps
Develop/maintain test scripts (UI, API, end-to-end) with Playwright/Selenium; perform regression and cross-browser testing
Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines; track defects/test cases in Azure DevOps; collaborate with Dev, PO, and DevOps; document strategies and metrics

Must-have skills

7–10 years in QA automation for enterprise apps
Hands-on with Playwright or Selenium; Python or scripting languages
Testing apps built with Java, React.js, Next.js, Node.js; experience with legacy-to-cloud transitions (GCP preferred)
Maven-based build/test execution; Azure DevOps for work items and defects
Agile/Scrum experience; strong communication in client-facing settings

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Google Cloud Platform services and deployment pipelines
API testing/mocking and test data management
Performance testing tools and security validation; SSO, access control, and compliance testing
Location & work type: Issaquah, WA; Contract role; on-site with collaboration across teams

Full Description

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We are looking for QA Automation Engineer for our client in Issaquah, WA

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Job Location: Issaquah, WA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Pay Range: $50hr - $55hr

The QA Automation Engineer will design and implement automated test frameworks for both legacy and modern cloud-native applications. This role involves developing robust test suites, integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality releases in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated test frameworks for legacy and cloud-native applications. Develop and maintain test scripts using Playwright or Selenium for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. Validate applications built with Java, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js across multiple environments. Ensure comprehensive test coverage for legacy systems and cloud-hosted platforms on Google Cloud Platform. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Maven and GitHub Actions. Track and manage test cases, defects, and work items using Azure DevOps. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to define testable requirements and acceptance criteria. Perform regression, cross-browser, and performance testing to ensure product quality. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives. Document test strategies, execution results, and quality metrics for stakeholders.

Required Skills And Qualifications

7 10 years of experience in QA automation across enterprise applications. Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, Python, and scripting languages. Proficiency in testing applications built with Java, React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. Experience with legacy system testing and transitioning to cloud-native solutions (preferably Google Cloud Platform). Familiarity with Maven for build automation and test execution. Experience with Azure DevOps for tracking work items, test cases, and defects. Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and onsite-offshore delivery models. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in client-facing environments.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services and deployment pipelines. Experience with API testing, mocking, and test data management. Familiarity with performance testing tools and security validation. Knowledge of SSO integration, access control, and compliance testing.

QA Automation Engineer