Software Automation Engineer in Test

Software Automation Engineer in Test CTH/RemotePreferred Dallas, TX "This resource will have to attend the first week of employment to our client offices.You will work as part of a consulting engagement, embedded within a client’s Scrum team and acting as the quality champion throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will own test strategy, automation, and quality visibility from planning through release, while representing strong quality engineering practices in a client-facing environment. Role & ResponsibilitiesPartner with an existing SDET to drive testing efforts toward a near-term go-liveBuild and maintain automated test coverage using Playwright and TypeScriptSupport performance and regression testing (JMeter)Act as a Quality Champion, defining test scope and clearly articulating risksCollaborate with engineering and product teams in an Agile environment (Azure DevOps)Gain deep understanding of the application, data, and domainWork independently in a lean QA setup (2 SDETs, no QA management layer)Hard Skills - Must haveStrong experience with Playwright & TypeScriptExperience with test automation frameworksAgile delivery experience using Azure DevOpsExperience working in secure or regulated environmentsProven ability to operate autonomously and deliver in fast-paced environmentsSoft Skills / Business Specific SkillsStrong ownership and self-starter mindsetClear and effective communication of risks and trade-offsConsulting mindset: influence decisions while aligning with client prioritiesStrong analytical thinking and curiosity to understand the “why” behind systemsNice to have:Experience with JMeter or performance testing toolsBackground in aerospace, manufacturing, or defenseFamiliarity with CUI / ITAR compliance environmentsExperience helping establish QA practices in low-maturity QA environmentsExposure to AI-driven testing approaches