Automation Tester

Cayuse Holdings • Sacramento, CA

1d • $135,000 - $162,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Tester will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software testing processes by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites that validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The role focuses on robust functional, API, and user interface (UI) testing solutions, with seamless integration into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. It requires hands-on experience with tools such as UFT, Katalon Studio, and Selenium, a strong understanding of data-driven testing strategies, and troubleshooting skills to ensure reliable automation scripts. The position supports Cayuse’s values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by developing technical solutions that meet customer needs, supporting teamwork, and prioritizing quality.

This is a full-time, salary-exempt position located in Sacramento, California. Employment is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client. The role reports to the Program Manager. The work environment is a professional office, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.

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 to test 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 to build robust automation cases.
• 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.
• Clear, professional, and articulate communication and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong 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 ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Alternatively to a Master’s degree, at least 9 years of cumulative experience performing performance testing or performance engineering for large-scale enterprise systems as defined in the posting.
• 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 using 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 automation testing.
• Create and maintain automation scripts using tools such as UFT, Katalon, and Selenium.
• Build reusable, modular, and maintainable automation components in alignment with best practices.
• Design and implement data-driven testing strategies to improve coverage and test flexibility.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform automation testing to ensure consistent system behavior across supported environments.
• 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 to support timely and robust software deployments.
• 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, dental, and 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 insurance 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