QA Automation Engineer

Jersey, New Jersey, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$125,772–$125,772 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Selenium with Java (BDD) and REST API automation with REST Assured. The role involves validating application functionality across UI, API, and database layers (SQL/Oracle), and integrating automation into DevOps pipelines using tools like Docker for continuous testing. Responsibilities include building automated coverage, performing database validation, defining automation strategy, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and managing the full testing lifecycle. Collaboration with development and product teams is essential for ensuring quality sign-off for releases. This full-time position requires 5+ years of relevant experience.

Jersey City, New Jersey 07030 Posted March 26th, 2026

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Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Fulltime Employment

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

Required Skills

DEVOPS ENGINEER

SENIOR EMAIL SECURITY ENGINEER

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