ASSYST is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. QA Automation Tester to join our client team in Austin, TX

Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract (Corp to Corp/C2C or 1099)
Position: Hybrid

Job Title: QA Automation Tester (Senior Level)

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Sr. QA Automation Tester with 7+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and test automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation framework design, Selenium WebDriver, Java (preferred), and CI/CD integration. This role requires deep knowledge of functional testing principles, backend validation, and the ability to independently own testing efforts for features or modules in Agile environments. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium WebDriver.
• Create and execute automated test scripts using Java (preferred) or C#/Python.
• Implement and maintain test suites using TestNG, JUnit, or NUnit.
• Manage dependencies and build processes using Maven or Gradle.
• Perform version control and collaboration using Git.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Develop and execute API automation tests using tools such as Postman and RestAssured.
• Perform backend validation using strong SQL queries.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and regression strategies.
• Apply advanced test design techniques such as boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning.
• Perform risk-based testing and ensure quality coverage for complex features.
• Independently own QA activities for assigned modules/features from requirement analysis to release.

Required Qualifications (Minimum 6–7 Years Experience)

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing.
• 7+ years of strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and automation tools.
• 7+ years of experience in automation scripting using Java (preferred) or C#/Python.
• 7+ years of experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong understanding of functional testing methodologies and QA best practices.
• Experience with:
  • TestNG / JUnit / NUnit
  • Maven / Gradle
  • Git
• 7+ years of experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD tools such as:
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
• 7+ years of experience in API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.
• Strong SQL knowledge for backend/database validation.
• 6+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 6+ years of experience in:
  • Test planning and strategy
  • Test case design techniques (boundary value, equivalence partitioning)
  • Regression strategy development
  • Risk-based testing
• Ability to independently manage and own testing activities for assigned modules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Experience with Selenium Grid and parallel execution strategies.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications in Azure or AWS.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and shift-left testing approaches.
• Experience testing applications built on microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of security testing fundamentals.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law