Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Role: QA Automation Engineer - In-Person Interview with the Client - Fremont, CALocation: Fremont, CALong Term ContractIndependent Visa Consultants OnlyKey ResponsibilitiesPerform both manual and automated testing to ensure comprehensive quality assurance for Material Flow Systems applications, including integration testing to validate end-to-end system interactions.Develop and implement automation strategies, test plans, and scripting approaches to improve testing efficiency and optimize QA processes.Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks for UI and API testing, with a strong focus on maintainability, reliability, and long-term efficiency.Integrate automated test suites with test management and reporting tools to enhance test visibility, traceability, and execution monitoring.Analyze complex technical challenges, identify root causes, and provide innovative, effective solutions while supporting and mentoring team members.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and engineering teams to drive quality initiatives and align testing priorities with business objectives.Build, configure, and maintain automated test execution pipelines as part of CI/CD workflows, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.Work proactively with engineering teams to design robust solutions, rigorously validate system behavior, and continuously improve product quality through iterative testing practices.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, recommending best practices, and driving automation adoption across projects.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Software QA Engineer with hands-on expertise in both manual testing and test automation.Strong experience in designing and implementing automated test solutions for web applications and APIs.Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or similar technologies used for test automation.Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Selenium, pytest, or equivalent technologies.Good understanding of software testing methodologies, test lifecycle management, and quality assurance best practices.Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.Strong understanding of web application architecture, testing challenges, and debugging techniques.Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL for data validation and backend testing.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to evolving priorities and technologies.