QA Automation Engineer - 26-03409
Role summary
Navitas Partners is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer for a 12-month contract in Boston, MA. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing automation frameworks for Windows UI and web applications. Key responsibilities include developing automated test suites, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, defining QA best practices, and supporting cloud environments. Candidates must have strong experience in QA automation framework design, Windows UI and web automation tools, proficiency in programming languages like C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and CI/CD integration. Preferred qualifications include experience with ERP or transit systems and performance testing tools.
### Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Boston, MA
Duration: 12 Months
### Position Overview
"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to support enterprise-level QA automation initiatives. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable automation frameworks for Windows UI and web-based applications, driving efficiency and quality across the software development lifecycle.
### Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for Windows UI applications, with extensibility to web platforms
- Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to define automation strategies and tool selection
- Develop automated test suites (functional, regression, smoke) for Windows and web applications
- Integrate automation with test management tools, CI/CD pipelines, and reporting systems
- Define and enforce QA best practices, coding standards, and test design methodologies
- Implement data-driven testing, logging, reporting, and configuration management
- Optimize test execution through parallelization and performance tuning
- Evaluate automation tools and technologies; build POCs and perform ROI analysis
- Support cloud-based testing environments (AWS/Azure) and SaaS applications
- Develop SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure testable requirements and risk-based coverage
- Extend automation to include web UI testing (e.g., Selenium) and load testing tools
- Produce documentation, training materials, and mentor team members
### Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in QA automation framework design and implementation
- Hands-on expertise with Windows UI automation and web automation tools
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
- Experience with CI/CD integration and test management tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
### Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP applications
- Exposure to transit or scheduling systems (e.g., HASTUS, Trapeze)
- Knowledge of performance/load testing tools
### Additional Skills
- Strong collaboration and mentoring abilities
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in QA processes
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
*For more details reach at* *resumes@navitassols.com*
About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.