Test Automation Engineer__Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)FTE---Local Profile (F2F Interview)

Jersey, New Jersey, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team in Jersey City, NJ. This onsite, full-time role requires designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks using Selenium with Java (BDD) and REST API automation with REST Assured. You will be responsible for validating application functionality across UI, API, and database layers, integrating automation into DevOps pipelines with tools like Docker for continuous testing. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a strong background in systems analysis and programming, and proven project management skills. You will play a key role in enhancing test suites, reducing manual effort, and ensuring high test coverage and quality for faster, reliable releases.

Role- Test Automation Engineer

Location-
Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)

Full Time Employment

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Expected to design and implement robust test automation frameworks using Selenium with Java (BDD), along with REST API automation using REST Assured, ensuring high test coverage and quality.
Responsible for validating application functionality across UI, API, and database layers (SQL/Oracle), while integrating automation into DevOps pipelines, leveraging Docker and modern tooling to enable continuous testing and faster, reliable releases.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain test automation scripts and frameworks for new and existing applications, ensuring scalable and reusable automation.
Implement BDD-based automation using frameworks such as Cucumber + Selenium/Appium, and apply strong development + testing skills (white-box where required).
Build automated coverage across UI, API, and integration layers, including REST API validation (e.g., REST Assured / Postman) and end-to-end workflow testing.
Perform database validation by writing and executing SQL/Oracle queries to verify data integrity, transformations, and downstream impacts.
Identify automation candidates, define the automation strategy, and continuously enhance test suites to reduce manual effort and improve release confidence.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing, automated execution, and reporting (DevOps toolchain integration).
Execute and manage the testing lifecycle: test planning, test design, execution, defect reporting/tracking, and progress/status reporting to stakeholders.
Collaborate with developers, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, timely defect resolution, and quality sign-off for releases.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

5+ years of relevant experience
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

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