Automation QA Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Automation QA Engineer" for one of our client in Plano - TX. A global leader in business and technology services. Job Title: Automation QA Engineer Location: Plano - TX (Onsite) Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: $65 Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: • 5+ years of hands on experience or equivalent expertise in troubleshooting, resolving, and maintaining client-facing enterprise-level web applications and REST services. • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python. • Extensive test automation experience with in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems. • Proven experience in building automation test suites including backend API and database validation using SQL queries. • Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, JMeter, TestNG, Blaze meter, and Java. • Experience with REST and SOAP web services, including API testing and automation. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo, and TeamCity. • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns, and continuous delivery principles. • Ability to analyze complex issues, develop risk mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations. • Intellectual curiosity with a proven ability to learn quickly, along with a high degree of initiative and self-direction. • Practical experience with cloud-native technologies. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: • Experience in testing digital products, such as web applications, mobile apps, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or CloudFoundry), as well as Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience conducting functional and regression test review sessions and providing tailored guidance to teams. • Experience in assessing and assisting teams with test framework design, documentation, management, and quality. • Experience with web accessibility testing and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). • Individual contributor role Job Description/ Responsibilities: • Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for digital products. • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks and scripts. • Lead the execution of automated test suites, analyze results, and manage defect tracking, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. • Mentor and lead a team of automation test engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. • Stay informed on industry trends and evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. • Implement and advocate for quality assurance best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. • Provide detailed test reports and metrics to stakeholders, effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical team members. • Recommend new tools and technologies to improve testing processes and outcomes. About Trident: Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Created: 2026-03-10