Senior Automation Engineer

Jersey, New Jersey, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$110,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design and implement 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 and faster releases. Responsibilities include developing scalable and reusable automation scripts, performing database validation, identifying automation candidates, defining automation strategy, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will also manage the testing lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, and defect tracking, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality sign-off for releases. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

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

Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000 per year

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Job Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Senior Engineer

Job Id

404651

Desired Skills

Automation Testing

Salary Range

$110,000-$120,000 a year

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

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