Automation Test Engineer with Java (Selenium)-5

Job Type: Contract Job Category: IT Job Title: Automation Test Engineer with Java (Selenium) Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX Onsite Requirement: 3 days per week Duration: Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java Automation Test Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java-based automation frameworks, REST API testing, and web automation using Selenium, with a solid background in manual and functional testing. This role requires hands-on expertise in designing and building automation frameworks from scratch and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. Apple experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must have Big Tech and Retail/e-commerce experience. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based automation frameworks for web and REST services Create and execute manual and automated test cases for web and e-commerce applications Perform REST API testing and automation using industry best practices Develop data-driven and service-oriented test automation solutions Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QE teams to define test strategies and test plans Build and maintain test environments, test beds, and test data Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Gradle Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive issues to resolution Ensure high-quality releases through functional, regression, and integration testing Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Java within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) 7+ years of experience with: JUnit / TestNG Jenkins, Gradle SQL JSON and XML Strong experience in REST API test automation Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for web automation Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience, with a focus on retail or e-commerce web applications Solid understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Couchbase) and caching strategies Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills Preferred Qualifications Apple experience (highly preferred) Experience working with Big Tech companies Experience with additional web automation tools (e.g., RAFT or similar) Exposure to cloud-based testing environments Required Skills DEVOPS ENGINEER SENIOR EMAIL SECURITY ENGINEER