QA Automation Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic software development team. In this role, you will drive the quality assurance process by designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the robustness and reliability of our software applications. Your expertise will help streamline testing workflows, improve product quality, and accelerate release cycles. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for automation and testing excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact!

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and other relevant technologies.
• Design comprehensive test cases and scripts for functional, regression, performance, load, system, and user acceptance testing across web and mobile platforms.
• Execute automated tests on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS to validate mobile applications and web services.
• Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps (TFS), and version control systems such as Git or SVN to enable continuous testing workflows.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects identified during testing phases; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues related to APIs, databases (MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server), or system configurations.
• Conduct performance testing using LoadRunner or similar tools; analyze results to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
• Support requirements gathering by translating business needs into effective test plans and automation strategies aligned with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software quality assurance within IT environments with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript for scripting automated tests.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools including Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit/Cucumber frameworks; familiarity with Appium for mobile testing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of API testing using RESTful services (Postman or similar tools), SOAP web services, and related protocols like JSON and XML.
• Strong understanding of databases such as MySQL, Oracle (PL/SQL), SQL Server (T-SQL), and JDBC for data validation during testing processes.
• Experience working within Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban; familiarity with tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking.
• Ability to perform system troubleshooting; excellent analytical skills for data analysis and identifying root causes of issues.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git or SVN; experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI is a plus.
• Knowledge of mobile testing on Android and iOS platforms including UI/UX validation; experience with Appium or similar frameworks is preferred.

Join us to be part of an innovative team dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions! Your expertise will help shape the future of our products while advancing your career in a vibrant tech environment that values continuous learning and excellence in quality assurance.

Pay: $56,300.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person