Automation Tester

Cayuse Holdings • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Tester will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software testing by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites that validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The role focuses on functional, API, and user interface (UI) testing and integrates automated solutions into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. It requires hands-on experience with UFT, Katalon Studio, and Selenium, knowledge of data-driven testing, and troubleshooting skills to maintain reliable scripts. The role supports Cayuse’s values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity through customer-focused technical solutions, teamwork, and quality deliverables.

Employment is full-time, salary exempt, and located in Sacramento, California. Travel and relocation are not required. Employment is conditional upon successful execution of the client contract. The position reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in automation testing, software engineering, or IT systems development.
• At least 3 years of experience designing and maintaining UFT automation scripts using VBScript.
• At least 3 years of experience developing automation frameworks for web or API-based applications.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and executing automated test cases with Selenium or equivalent tools.
• Experience applying data-driven testing methodologies.
• Ability to translate functional and business requirements into optimized automated test cases.
• At least 3 years of practical experience writing and executing SQL queries for test data preparation.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience conducting cross-browser and cross-platform automation testing.
• Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects or clients during employment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; adaptability and quick learning.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and on a multifunctional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work onsite in the main office and establish a productive, professional workspace.
• Ability to perform duties for extended periods, use a computer and office productivity tools at the required pace, and sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
• In lieu of a Master’s degree, at least 9 years of cumulative experience in performance testing or performance engineering for large-scale enterprise systems.
• At least 7 years of cumulative experience in automation testing, software engineering, or associated roles.
• At least 3 years of hands-on automation script development with Katalon Studio.
• At least 1 year of working knowledge of large-scale enterprise benefits systems.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Katalon Certified Professional certification.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 1 certification.
• ISTQB Test Automation Engineer certification.
• Certified Selenium Professional, CP-SAT, Foundation certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test cases for enterprise functional, API, and UI testing.
• Create and maintain automation scripts using tools such as UFT, Katalon, and Selenium.
• Build reusable, modular, and maintainable automation components according to best practices.
• Design and implement data-driven testing strategies to improve test coverage and flexibility.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform automation testing.
• Execute automated regression test suites during development and maintenance cycles.
• Analyze test results to identify and report software defects.
• Integrate automated test suites into enterprise CI/CD workflows.
• Identify and resolve automated test failures through root cause analysis.
• Optimize and refactor automation scripts to maintain robustness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with software developers, manual testers, business analysts, and project stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Document automated test cases, defects, and test execution results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Company-provided basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level