QA Test Automation Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a QA Test Automation Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Philadelphia, PA.Responsibilities :

• Participate in requirements gathering sessions and translate functional and technical requirements into comprehensive test cases and test scripts.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression and/or performance test.
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts for web applications and webservices using approved tools.
• Write and execute Browser UI, database and Webservice Tests using Java , JS libraries,
• Evaluate software performance and current test methodologies, recommend process improvements.
• Manage defects and collaborate with development staff to resolve issues.
• Plan and estimate testing efforts in collaboration with project team
• Primary assigned to 1 project + exposure and collaborate with QE from multiple projects
• Will be part of an Agile team with developers etc
• Working with coding assistants like Windsurf, Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, etc.

Required Skills:

• Overall – 5-7 years Experience
• Relevant automated testing tools- 3-5 years
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent significant experience in information technology and software testing is required.
• Soft skills- Team player, troubleshooting issues/problem solving, strong analytical thinking.
• Strong proficiency in using Java/ JS testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Karate, Playwright using Cucumber/BDD.
• Knowledge of test automation architecture POM or similar design patterns
• Hands on experience to write modular maintainable code base, Knowledge of test automation architecture POM or similar design patterns.
• Familiar with Source control like Git, Build and maintain CI pipeline like GitLab,
• Hands on experience in API testing like Rest Assured, Postman,
• Hands on experience in data validation and testing using advanced SQL,
• Self sufficient in using Linux environment. AWS cloud basics, review and processing of Application logs to determine issues and exceptions.
• Hands on experience in API testing using frameworks like Rest Assured, Postman

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of tools and practices to perform cross-browser testing, visual and performance testing will be an added advantage.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy#LI-HV1