Quality Automation Engineer

CGI•Lafayette, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is seeking a Quality Automation Engineer to consult and develop solutions for a major client as part of a high-performing team. The role involves daily client interaction and work across the organization in a customer-facing capacity. The successful candidate will work independently under limited supervision and apply their technical expertise. The position is based onsite in Lafayette, Louisiana (preferred), Bloomfield, Connecticut, or Raleigh, North Carolina, or may be performed in a hybrid working model. The role covers quality assurance and testing, process and compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven continuous improvement. The engineer will develop and oversee test strategies and plans, support manual and automated testing, maintain automation frameworks and CI/CD integration, monitor quality metrics, and help ensure compliance with standards and quality management systems. The position also involves analyzing quality trends, improving processes, and promoting a shift-left, test-first approach. CGI offers eligible professionals benefits beginning on their first day of employment, including competitive compensation, insurance options, 401(k) matching and share purchase plan contributions, paid time off, paid parental leave, learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in quality automation engineering.
Hands-on experience developing scripts with Python or similar programming languages such as Java.
Strong experience testing user interfaces with frameworks such as Selenium and/or Cypress.
Strong hands-on experience with the BDD Cucumber test framework.
Strong experience testing REST APIs based on Spring Boot and Java applications.
Experience using source configuration tools such as Git, SVN, and Jenkins.
Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, QA processes, and tools.
Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Knowledge of defect tracking tools such as Jira.
Experience in a QA/test environment focused on technical, automated testing across environments such as Unix, mainframe, cloud, distributed systems, services/APIs, and databases.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to using AI tools in the test lifecycle.
AWS experience.
Experience with Postman, Newman, SOAPUI, Dynatrace, Neoload, Putty, or WinSCP.
Skills or experience in performance/stress testing, SQL, Agile, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee test strategies, plans, and test execution for manual and automated testing.
Ensure test coverage for functionality, performance, and security.
Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and resolution processes.
Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and CI/CD integration.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, including ISO and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct internal and external audits and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Monitor KPIs, quality metrics, and reporting dashboards.
Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and non-conformance processes.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure quality from design through deployment.
Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and release planning.
Work with stakeholders to align quality goals with business objectives.
Analyze quality data, trends, and defects to identify opportunities for improvement.
Drive process optimization using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Promote a shift-left quality approach and test-first principles.
Formulate test strategies and test plans and manage client communication.