Java QA Automation Engineer

Quality Assurance Consultant (Automation Java / Selenium / BDD) :

Location : Newark, DE - Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Employment Type : 12-18 month contract

Pay Rate : $60.42 / hr

About The Role :

We're looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Automation Consultant with a passion for building scalable test frameworks and ensuring top-tier software quality. In this role, you'll design and enhance automation frameworks using Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, and BDD Cucumber, supporting end-to-end testing for complex enterprise systems.

You'll collaborate with Agile teams, partner with developers and analysts, and mentor offshore QA engineers-all while driving innovation in automation and process efficiency. If you love solving problems, writing clean code, and working in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

What You'll Do :

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks using Core Java and Cucumber (BDD).
• Design and execute automated and manual test scripts for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and offshore teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Lead the automation strategy for web and API testing, including REST / SOAP services.
• Build and maintain reusable automation components and utilities.
• Support continuous integration and deployment using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Conduct SQL-based data validation and perform integration testing with upstream / downstream systems.
• Identify and communicate defects, risks, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Contribute to test planning, execution reports, and Agile ceremonies.

What We're Looking For :