26-2250: Sr. QA Automation Engineer - Adelphi, MD

• Lead automation architecture, framework design, and QA best practices.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (TypeScript) and Java-based frameworks.
• Build scalable, reusable automation libraries integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across SaaS platforms and backend systems.
• Conduct API testing using Postman, Java frameworks, and SQL-based backend validation.
• Ensure compliance with OpenAPI and Swagger specifications.
• Lead performance testing using JMeter, including test design, execution, and analysis.
• Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and identify risks.
• Support and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including demos and walkthroughs.
• Identify, document, and track defects while collaborating closely with development teams.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and comprehensive documentation.
• Drive improvements in Agile QA processes and automation maturity.
• Evaluate and implement new automation and AI-driven testing tools.
• Mentor junior QA team members and contribute to overall quality engineering excellence.

• 7+ years of QA experience blending manual and automation testing.
• Expert-level experience with Java-based automation frameworks and Playwright (TypeScript).
• Strong proficiency in API testing, backend validation, and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with JMeter for performance testing.
• Experience testing SaaS applications, integrations, and workflow-driven systems.
• Strong CI/CD integration skills using Git-based pipelines.
• Familiarity with MuleSoft Anypoint, OpenAPI, and Swagger.
• Proficiency with defect tracking and test management tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate UI/API requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• Experience with OnBase workflows.
• Experience with DocuSign integrations.
• Demonstrated leadership in automation strategy or framework modernization.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI tools into QA workflows.
• Prior experience supporting UAT at an enterprise scale.

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