QA Automation Engineer

Position: QA Automation Engineer

Client: State of Ohio

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Duration: Long-Term Project

Interview Process: In-Person Interview

Candidate Preference: Must be local to Columbus, Ohio.

Job Summary

The State of Ohio is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to support a long-term project in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of applications.

The candidate should have strong experience in automation testing, test framework development, functional testing, regression testing, and defect management. The role requires close collaboration with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to ensure applications meet business and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based and enterprise applications.

· Build, enhance, and maintain automation testing frameworks using Selenium WebDriver.

· Develop automated test scripts using Java, Python, or JavaScript.

· Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.

· Create and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test plans based on business requirements.

· Analyze application requirements and identify test scenarios and automation opportunities.

· Execute automated test suites and analyze test results to identify defects.

· Identify, document, track, and report software defects using defect management tools.

· Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to resolve application issues.

· Perform API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured.

· Validate backend data and database operations using SQL queries.

· Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines.

· Perform cross-browser and compatibility testing.

· Maintain test scripts and automation frameworks as application functionality evolves.

· Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.

· Prepare test execution reports and communicate testing progress, defects, and quality metrics.

· Ensure software applications meet established quality standards before release.

Required / Desired Skills:

· Strong experience as a QA Automation Engineer or Automation Test Engineer.

· Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.

· Programming experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

· Experience developing and maintaining automation testing frameworks.

· Strong knowledge of Functional Testing, Regression Testing, and Integration Testing.

· Experience with API Testing using Postman or REST Assured.

· Knowledge of SQL and database testing.

· Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline integration.

· Familiarity with Git or other version control tools.

· Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.

· Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.