QA Automation Engineer

American IT Systems•Alpharetta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer for a 6+ month contract-to-hire role. This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days a week in our Alpharetta, GA office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, mobile testing with Appium, and Java development. You will be responsible for leading and managing teams, developing Java applications, creating and maintaining Selenium test scripts, and ensuring the quality of mobile applications. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and staying updated with the latest industry trends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in Java development and testing.
Strong expertise in Selenium for test automation.
Solid experience with mobile testing frameworks like Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications.
Expertise in continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.
Strong understanding of software development life cycles and methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution in a collaborative team environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership experience, including leading teams, managing projects, and driving technical initiatives to successful completion.
Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., ISTQB, certifications) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage teams of developers, QA engineers, and testers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Develop and implement Java-based applications to meet client requirements and business goals.
Create and maintain Selenium-based test scripts for automated functional and regression testing.
Ensure the quality of mobile applications by designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies using mobile testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Appium).
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring the best practices in coding, testing, and software development methodologies are followed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and clients, to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and maintainability.
Monitor project progress and manage client expectations to ensure timely delivery of software solutions.
Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Java, Selenium, and mobile testing, and incorporate best practices into the team's workflows.
Assist with client communication, providing technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions when required.