5 Bay Area Technology Solutions Senior QA Automation Engineer Jobs

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with 4 to 6years of hands-on experience in automated testing of .NET applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing robust test automation frameworks and implementing comprehensive test strategies for complex enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced test automation frameworks using C# and .NET
Create and maintain automated test suites for web, desktop, and API testing
Lead test strategy development and implementation for complex projects
Perform thorough regression testing and analyze test results
Identify and document software defects with detailed reproduction steps
Collaborate with developers to improve application testability
Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices
Participate in code reviews of test automation scripts
Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools

Required Technical Skills
4-6 years of QA automation experience with .NET applications
Strong proficiency in C# and .NET testing frameworks
Expert knowledge of Selenium WebDriver with C#
Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestSharp)
Proficiency in test automation frameworks:
o MSTest/NUnit/xUnit
o SpecFlow for BDD
o Selenium WebDriver
o Playwright for modern web testing
Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
Expertise in API testing and web services (REST, SOAP)
Proficiency in SQL for test data management
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Additional Technical Requirements
Understanding of test automation design patterns
Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter/K6)
Knowledge of mobile testing frameworks
Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
Experience with cloud testing (Azure/AWS)
Understanding of security testing principles
Required Professional Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellence in test case design and test planning
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Ability to manage multiple testing projects
Excellent communication skills with stakeholders
Technical Expertise Areas
End-to-end test automation
Database testing
Performance testing
API automation
Cross-browser testing
Mobile application testing
Continuous integration testing
Test data management
Defect lifecycle management
Preferred Qualifications
ISTQB certification
Experience with test management tools
Knowledge of DevOps practices
Experience with accessibility testing
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience with microservices testing
What We're Looking For
A hands-on QA engineer who enjoys automation
Detail-oriented professional with strong debugging skills
Self-motivated individual who drives quality improvements
Team player who can mentor junior QA engineers
Professional who can bridge development and testing effectively