QA Automation Engineer (SDET)
Job Description QA Automation Engineer / SDET
Position: QA Automation Engineer (SDET)Positions Available: 2
Work Location: Onsite (5 days a week)
Base Location: Fremont, CA (within 50 miles preferred)
Experience Level: 5 10 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Note: No third-party candidates
Role Overview
We are seeking highly skilled QA Automation Engineers / SDETs to design, develop, and execute advanced automation test frameworks and test suites. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both functional and automation testing, with a focus on building scalable test frameworks, improving test coverage, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in fast-paced Agile environments.
You will work closely with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust automated test cases for web, API, and backend systems.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop scalable automation frameworks using industry best practices
- Build, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for UI and API testing
- Develop functional, integration, regression, and stress test cases
- Create and execute backend integration tests and REST API automation tests
- Collaborate with developers and business teams to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria
- Drive automation across multiple applications and create reusable components
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Git-based workflows)
- Support continuous regression testing and daily release cycles
- Develop BDD-based test scenarios and maintain test documentation
- Identify defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues with strong attention to detail
- Provide technical leadership and promote QA engineering best practices
- Report testing status, risks, and progress to stakeholders
Technical Skills & Requirements
Programming Languages:
- JavaScript
- Python
Automation Frameworks & Tools:
- Playwright
- Selenium WebDriver
- PyTest
API & Backend Testing:
- Strong experience in RESTful API testing and automation
- Understanding of backend integration testing
Databases:
- MySQL (strong SQL skills required)
Additional Skills:
- Experience in building automation frameworks from scratch
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
- Experience with version control systems (Git, etc.)
- Exposure to performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter) is a plus
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Strong hands-on experience with Python
- Expertise in Selenium and Playwright
- Strong SQL and database validation skills
- Experience building automation frameworks
- Strong understanding of REST API testing
- Experience working in CI/CD environments