QA Automation Engineer

Job Title: QA Automation EngineerLocation: Jersey City, NJFulltime EmploymentMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsExpected to design and implement robust test automation frameworks using Selenium with Java (BDD), along with REST API automation using REST Assured, ensuring high test coverage and quality.Responsible for validating application functionality across UI, API, and database layers (SQL/Oracle), while integrating automation into DevOps pipelines, leveraging Docker and modern tooling to enable continuous testing and faster, reliable releases.Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain test automation scripts and frameworks for new and existing applications, ensuring scalable and reusable automation.Implement BDD-based automation using frameworks such as Cucumber + Selenium/Appium, and apply strong development + testing skills (white-box where required).Build automated coverage across UI, API, and integration layers, including REST API validation (e.g., REST Assured / Postman) and end-to-end workflow testing.Perform database validation by writing and executing SQL/Oracle queries to verify data integrity, transformations, and downstream impacts.Identify automation candidates, define the automation strategy, and continuously enhance test suites to reduce manual effort and improve release confidence.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing, automated execution, and reporting (DevOps toolchain integration).Execute and manage the testing lifecycle: test planning, test design, execution, defect reporting/tracking, and progress/status reporting to stakeholders.Collaborate with developers, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage, timely defect resolution, and quality sign-off for releases.Generic Managerial Skills, If any5+ years of relevant experienceExperience in systems analysis and programming of software applicationsExperience in managing and implementing successful projectsWorking knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methodsAbility to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements