Associate Principal Engineer - Lead QA Automation Engineer

Nagarro • Draper, UT

6d

About The Position

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 29 countries, to be exact).Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in! Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Java/C# with Selenium and modern testing libraries. Build and enhance robust automation frameworks (POM or equivalent) for web and API testing. Develop and maintain API automation suites using REST Assured (Java) or RestSharp (C#) for backend services and integrations. Execute automated test suites, analyze failures, and ensure high test reliability and coverage. Contribute to test strategy, including regression, smoke, and end-to-end test planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts) to ensure quality across the SDLC. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA team members, driving best practices in automation. Participate in code reviews, framework design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Explore and leverage modern tools such as Playwright (good to have) for enhanced test coverage and faster execution.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in Java and/or C# with solid understanding of OOP concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Solid experience in API Automation using REST Assured or RestSharp.
• Experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., POM, hybrid frameworks).
• Familiarity with modern automation tools like Playwright (nice to have).
• Strong understanding of test design techniques and automation best practices.
• Experience with version control tools like Git.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and QA processes.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership and drive automation initiatives independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Nice To Haves

• Playwright

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Java/C# with Selenium and modern testing libraries.
• Build and enhance robust automation frameworks (POM or equivalent) for web and API testing.
• Develop and maintain API automation suites using REST Assured (Java) or RestSharp (C#) for backend services and integrations.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze failures, and ensure high test reliability and coverage.
• Contribute to test strategy, including regression, smoke, and end-to-end test planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts) to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA team members, driving best practices in automation.
• Participate in code reviews, framework design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Explore and leverage modern tools such as Playwright for enhanced test coverage and faster execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed