Automation Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer
Category: Testing/Quality Assurance
Main location: United States, North Carolina, Durham
Position ID:J0726-0091
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
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We CGI is seeking an experienced QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer who brings an "automation first" mindset and deep hands-on expertise in both API and UI test automation. This role is ideal for engineers who excel at building scalable automation frameworks, improving product quality, and leveraging modern AI driven tools to accelerate testing. You will collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality software delivery across enterprise applications.
This is a Full-Time, On-Site employment opportunity based in Durham, NC.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
. Develop and execute API and UI automated tests using tools such as Bruno, RestAssured, Cypress, and Playwright.
. Architect, design, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks from the ground up.
. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, with strong experience using Jenkins.
. Partner with engineering teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality gates.
. Conduct functional, regression, integration, and end to end testing across distributed systems.
. Utilize GenAI and AI driven development tools to accelerate test creation, improve coverage, and enhance overall testing productivity.
. Identify defects early, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement across QA processes.
. Support shift left testing practices and collaborate closely with developers to improve code quality.
. Maintain documentation, test plans, and best practices for automation and quality engineering.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
. 6 9 years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing.
. Strong hands-on experience with API and UI automation using Bruno, RestAssured, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools.
. Proven experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, especially Jenkins.
. Ability to design and build robust, scalable automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
. Solid understanding of testing methodologies, SDLC, and defect management processes.
. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
. Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows.
. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across distributed systems.
. Experience leveraging GenAI tools to enhance testing efficiency and productivity.
Preferred Qualifications
. Experience with cloud-based testing environments or AWS services.
. Knowledge of performance testing or security testing tools.
. Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
. Ability to mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA best practices.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 $156,700.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Skills:

• Agile
• Generative AI
• Jenkins
• Playwright
• Quality assurance
• REST-Assured
• Test automation
• Amazon Web Services Cloud

What you can expect from us:
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
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