Senior QA Automation Engineer

Quick Facts

• Senior QA Automation Engineer

• Location: Austin, TX (5 days onsite)

• Duration: 6–12 months

Description

Seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer in Austin, TX to develop and maintain UI and API test automation using modern tools and programming. You will build automation frameworks, apply core QA practices across the SDLC, and validate backend data through database testing. Exposure to CI/CD, performance testing basics, and AI-assisted testing practices is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain UI and API test automation

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Karate, and/or Rest Assured

• Apply QA fundamentals including STLC, test planning/strategy, test case design, and defect management

• Perform database testing with SQL and backend data validation

• Apply basic performance testing concepts with exposure to JMeter or LoadRunner

• Work with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions (preferred)

• Support modern testing practices, including AI-assisted development and prompt engineering (highly desirable)

Requirements

• Based in Austin, TX and able to work from the office 5 days a week

• Local or nearby for in-person (F2F) interview

• Strong experience in UI and API test automation

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript

• Solid understanding of QA fundamentals: STLC, test planning, test strategy, test case design, and defect management

• Knowledge of database testing, SQL queries, and backend data validation

Benefits

• Contract role for 6–12 months

• Onsite work in Austin, TX