Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Austin, Texas

Full-Time

Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of automated and manual test strategies across client / server, desktop, and workstation-based applications, with selective coordination and integration with device-level components where applicable.
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, test data, and test configurations
• Support QA project schedules and plans with a focus on automation deliverables and milestones
• Ensure all testing aligns with federal and state election certification requirements
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable automation test frameworks using UFT / QTP, Python, and similar tools
• Create and enhance data-driven frameworks using CSV / Excel, SQL Server, and XML
• Implement keyword and behavior-driven layers to enable easier test creation by QA members
• Develop internal utilities, plugins, or scripts to integrate the QA framework with client's applications
• Design comprehensive automated and manual test cases covering functional, load, performance, and security scenarios
• Integrate test executions into Jenkins pipelines for automated build-triggered testing
• Manage end-to-end execution of automated and manual test cases, log defects, requirements, and results in HP Quality Center
• Integrate results into real-time dashboards and implement test coverage metrics
• Execute functional, load, performance, scalability and security tests for client's product suite.
• Provide and manage virtualized test environments (VMware) to validate multiple configurations
• Analyze execution trends (defect density, flakiness, execution times) to optimize test suites
• Generate formal test reports and provide actionable recommendations for process and product improvements
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers; cultivate a positive, growth-oriented team culture
• Collaborate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams to align testing with product / business goals
• Participate in requirement and documentation reviews, offering feedback for improved testability
• Continuously evaluate and optimize test processes, tools, and frameworks
• Stay current on emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in automation
• Research and prototype new approaches to improve testing efficiency and coverage

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