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Mindlance

AI Automation Engineer

Minnesota City, MN · Hybrid

$49.75 - $65.75/hr

AI Automation Tester Location: 3 Days in Office Hybrid Approved Locations: MN, CO Duration: 6 Months Contract Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise ...

Navtech, Inc.

EDI Tester

Lake Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Longterm Contract * They Should be able to Write Execute Automation & Manual Test Cases * SME with End to END Process of 834 or 837 * Experience with end to end testing * Very strong in SQL queries ...

Two Six Technologies

Automation Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$47 - $62.25/hr

Two Six Technologies, is building our team and looking for an experienced Automation Tester to ... Experience with contract testing (Pact, or similar) * Familiarity with testing in containerized ...

Two Six Technologies

Automated Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$47.25 - $62.50/hr

They are seeking an experienced Automation Tester responsible for developing and maintaining ... • Experience with contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in ...

Trusted Concepts, Inc.

Automated Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$47.25 - $62.50/hr

They are seeking an Automation Tester responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests to ... • Experience with contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in ...

Two Six Technologies

Automated Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$47.25 - $62.50/hr

They are seeking an Automation Tester to develop and maintain automated tests for enterprise-level ... • Experience with contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in ...

ADDSOURCE

QA Automation Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

... contract testing, and end-to-end integration testing. Validate REST APIs for functionality ... AI-Based Automation and Quality Intelligence Implement AI-enabled testing capabilities including AI ...

Trusted Concepts, Inc.

Automation Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$47.50 - $62.75/hr

... contract testing (Pact, or similar) • Familiarity with testing in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with test data management and mocking strategies • Knowledge of ...

The GEO Group

Sr. Automation Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Responsibilities Summary The Senior Automation Testing Engineer responsibilities include developing ... Ability to receive client's approval to work on contract required. * Must live in the US 3 of the ...

The GEO Group

Sr. Automation Engineer

Boulder, CO

$120K - $135K/yr

Responsibilities Summary The Senior Automation Testing Engineer responsibilities include developing ... Ability to receive client's approval to work on contract required. * Must live in the US 3 of the ...

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Functional Tester (SmartBear) ___ Juno Beach, FL (Onsite) ___ Contract

Functional Tester (SmartBear) ___ Juno Beach, FL (Onsite) ___ Contract

Acestack

Juno Beach, FL • On-site

$45 - $59.50/hr

Contractor

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Role: Software Test Automation Engineer in Test / Functional Automation Tester (SmartBear Test Complete)
Location: Juno Beach, FL – Onsite
6-12+ Months Contract
 

Must have Skills: SmartBear Test Complete (Java), Java Script, JAVA.

Summary: Client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Test Automation Engineer in Test to join our dynamic team. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, scalability, and reliability of our applications through advanced automation frameworks and testing strategies. Your expertise in industry-standard test automation skills, along with a strong emphasis on architecture and code design patterns, will be pivotal in driving our continuous integration and delivery process.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks and scripts for applications and leading efforts for new QA initiatives. 
  • Implement and advocate for best practices in test automation, including code design patterns, modularization, and reusable test components.
  • Participate in architectural designs for building long term scalable solutions that can be leveraged across teams.
  • Lead efforts to improve test automation infrastructure and processes, driving innovation and efficiency within the team. 
  • This should include assessments to determine optimal testing strategies or testing layers depending on the current issues the teams are facing.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product owners to identify test requirements, design test strategies, and create detailed test plans in a test case management tool.
  • Integrate test automation into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of high-quality code.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of test failures and work closely with development teams to resolve issues and improve the overall quality of the codebase.
  • Monitor and report on test automation coverage, execution, and results, providing actionable insights to project stakeholders.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in test automation and QA processes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Demonstration of leading a team/project or successful delivery of a QA initiative
  • Proficiency in desktop based test automation frameworks such as SmartBear Test Complete (Java)
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Typescript, C# (java preferably).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes of issues effectively.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and with distributed teams.  Be able to articulate issues and complex solutions to business end users or product owners.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in test automation practices and processes.
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AceStack is a global IT consulting & Staffing agency. We deal in Health care (Nursing, Allied, Clinical/Non-clinical) Staffing, Engineering Staffing & I.T. Staffing. Founded in 2017 in New Jersey, AceStack has reported consistent growth and profit every year and carries zero debt. AceStack consultants are placed across USA, Canada, Mexico, and Asia. In addition to our headquarters in New Jersey – USA, we also have offices in Canada, Noida, and Ahmedabad. AceStack’s exceptionally high-touch service keeps our clients satisfied and our Consultants/Travelers engaged. We believe in investing in our Consultants/Clients in a variety of ways. We employ AceStack ambassador who helps guide Consultants through the on-boarding process and ensure the transition into their new role with our Client is seamless. We also have dedicated Consultant care representatives located throughout our organization who provide the same level of attention throughout our Consultant’s tenure. Due to this level of attention and care, AceStack enjoys not only one of the highest retention rates in the staffing industry but also one of the highest redeployment rates in the industry.

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NJ, US

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2017

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