Automation Test Engineer - W2 (USC / W2)

We are currently hiring for an Automation Test Engineer for a fully remote opportunity. We are looking for an experienced professional with strong expertise in Java-based test automation, API testing, and AI-enabled quality engineering.
Position Details:
Job Title: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Fully Remote
Job Type: Contract
Work Environment: Federal Government / Compliance-Driven Environment
Job Overview:
The Automation Test Engineer will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable test automation solutions across web applications, APIs, and microservices. The role involves collaborating with QA, Software Development, DevOps, and Program Leadership teams to improve software quality, increase automation coverage, and accelerate release cycles using modern testing practices and AI-powered tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java and modern testing technologies.
Build automated test suites for functional, regression, integration, smoke, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing.
Develop and maintain UI automation solutions using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or similar tools.
Design and implement automated testing for RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems using Postman, Rest Assured, or equivalent tools.
Leverage AI-powered tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to accelerate test case development, test data generation, scripting, and framework maintenance.
Apply AI-assisted techniques for defect triage, root cause analysis, and impact assessment.
Execute performance testing scenarios using Apache JMeter or comparable tools.
Validate API functionality, authentication, authorization, data integrity, and system integrations.
Perform database validation and data testing using SQL.
Analyze test execution results, troubleshoot failures, and recommend improvements.
Establish automation standards, reusable components, and best practices across teams.
Support CI/CD integration and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
Strong programming proficiency in Java and hands-on experience developing automation frameworks.
Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or equivalent UI automation tools.
Hands-on experience with API test automation using Postman, Rest Assured, or similar technologies.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architectures.
Working knowledge of SQL, database validation, and data testing.
Experience with Git, source control, and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AI-assisted software testing and quality engineering practices.
Experience working in federal government, regulated, or compliance-driven environments.
Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and DevOps practices.
Experience with performance testing tools such as Apache JMeter.

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