QA Automation Engineer

Position: QA Automation Engineer
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920 / Irving, TX
Job Type: 12 months contract
Work Arrangement: On-site Role
Interview Process: 2 rounds of video interviews
Mandatory: Telecom Domain

Key Responsibilities:
* Designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
* Building and executing API test automation suites with REST Assured and Postman across microservices and third-party integrations.
* Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions for continuous release confidence.
* Implementing BDD practices using Cucumber to keep tests aligned with business requirements.
* Executing all levels of testing — E2E, System, Integration, Regression, and Progression — and developing load testing scripts for performance validation.
* Performing root cause analysis on defects, managing test environments, and reporting on release readiness metrics to stakeholders.
* Collaborating closely with Development, Product, and DevOps teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model.

Required Skills:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
* 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on automation in enterprise or telecom environments.
* Hands-on proficiency in Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, Maven, REST Assured, Postman, and SOAP UI.
* Solid experience with BDD (Cucumber), CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions), and test management tools (JIRA, TestRail).
* Strong SQL skills for backend verification and working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for UI test validation.
* Experience with Client Quality Center (ALM) and UFT is an added advantage.
* Exposure to Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.
* Excellent communication skills and a proactive, quality-first mindset.
* Prior experience in the telecom domain is highly preferred.