QA Automation Engineer

Detailed This role will support the IT QA automation initiative, with focus on definition, review, assessment, and implementation of an automation framework for testing Windows UI applications. Collaborate with QA and application engineering teams to define/select tools for design/implementation of scalable automation solutions to streamline test execution and improve overall QA processes. Other responsibilities include extending automation to web-based applications and integrating with test management and tracking tools. The ideal candidate has expertise in implementation/support of automation frameworks (especially Windows UI), scripting/automating tests for Windows and Web applications, Quality Assurance best practices and strategies applying methods, tools, metrics.SaaS/Cloud applications testing with strong understanding of infrastructureTeam collaboration: Learning, and sharing knowledge/mentoring team membersImplementation/support of automation frameworks to improve test effectivenessDevelopment/implementation of UI Automation (Windows, Web Applications)Delivering innovations in testing for continuous improvements and efficienciesProgramming or scripting languages (e.g. C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell)Knowledge of relational databases and building SQL queriesExperience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or ClientureExperience with industry-specific ERP applicationsExperience with transit scheduling and operations management applications, such as HASTUS, Trapeze FX or Trapeze OPS is a plus.Contribute to defining the technology stack, infrastructure design, and testing approach; support scoping and specifying tool requirements for an effective automation framework.Collaborate with QA and Application Team members on advancing the automation strategies for the target projectEvaluate solutions presented as a modular, scalable automation framework for Windows UI applications, with extensibility to Web UI applications.Define and establish core automation framework components/integrations (test case management, object repository, logging, reporting, data-driven testing, config management)Help drive the evaluation of automation tools and libraries; create POCs and ROI analyses to select the most effective software stack for current and future needsDefine adoption criteria and best practices for tool usage and test designDevelop reliable, maintainable test suites (functional, regression, smoke)Implement parallel execution strategies and optimize for speed and stabilityDefine/Enforce coding standards, and adherence to QA best practicesError management strategies, deterministic test data, environment controlsIntegrate with build pipelines (where applicable) and test management toolsAutomate test reporting and publish actionable metricsPartner with developers, QA analysts, and product owners to define testable requirements, acceptance criteria, and risk-based coverageExtend the framework to support web UI automation (e.g. Selenium)Assessment of tools for Web Load Testing as an extension of automationEnable unified reporting and artifact management across test suite typesProduce clear documentation, samples, and onboarding materials; conduct training for QA engineers and stakeholdersMentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of QA// About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ///Internal Id:26-08642