Manager Automation Testing Using Selenium Jobs in Trenton, NJ

Think background checks are boring? Think again. At Vertical Screen, we’re the behind-the-scenes heroes helping companies hire with confidence. Vertical Screen is one of the world’s leading applicant screening firms — but we’re not your typical background check company. With our family of companies — Business Information Group, Certiphi Screening, Truescreen, and our sister company Fieldprint — we support some of the biggest names in business, healthcare, education, and government.

We’re proud to be at the cutting edge of the screening industry, building smart technology that delivers fast, accurate results. But what really sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of kind, collaborative professionals who genuinely care about what we do — and about each other.

Sound like your kind of place? Come join a company where your attention to detail, great communication skills, and friendly attitude can make a real difference — every single day.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions that improve software quality, increase testing efficiency, and support continuous delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience creating and implementing QA automation frameworks, executing automated test suites, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position is remote but must be local to be able to travel to the office in Mt. Laurel, NJ or Warminster, PA. 

This position pays $90,000-$120,000

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts for web, API, mobile, and/or backend applications.
• Create and implement QA automation strategies aligned with project and organizational goals.
• Develop reusable automation components and scalable testing solutions.
• Execute automated regression, integration, functional, and smoke test suites.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test coverage.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and testing issues.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reporting on software quality metrics.
• Participate in test planning, test case design, and risk assessments.
• Maintain test environments, test data, and automation documentation.
• Support performance, load, and API testing initiatives where applicable.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to automation tools, frameworks, and QA processes.
• Mentor junior QA team members on automation best practices and testing standards.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation development.
• Hands-on experience creating and implementing QA automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar technologies.
• Strong experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured.
• Experience testing enterprise integrations, APIs, or cloud-based platforms
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, or similar languages.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with containerization and cloud environments.
• Extensive experience with database testing and SQL queries.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or TestRail; as well as integration of automation testing to these platforms.
• Manual testing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• ISTQB or other QA certifications preferred.
• Leadership experience a plus.
• Project Management experience a plus.

Technical Skills

• Test Automation Framework Design
• Functional and Regression Testing
• API Automation Testing
• CI/CD Integration
• Test Data Management
• Defect Lifecycle Management
• SQL and Database Validation
• Agile Testing Practices
• Performance and Load Testing
• Risk-Based Testing

• Programming/scripting in Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, or similar languages.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter mentality
• Logical thinker
• Follow through
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to follow instructions, to work independently and manage priorities, while providing updates and adhering to timelines
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Sample Technologies

• Selenium WebDriver
• Cypress
• Playwright
• Postman
• REST Assured
• Jenkins
• GitHub/GitLab
• Azure DevOps
• JIRA
• SQL

Success Metrics

• Increased automated test coverage
• Reduction in manual regression and smoke testing efforts
• Improved defect detection earlier in the SDLC
• Faster release cycles through automation
• Stable, maintainable and updated automation framework implementation

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A college diploma or university degree in software engineering, computer science, or business administration or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Vertical Screen offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, an environmentally friendly workplace and flexible scheduling to assist employees in managing their lives outside of work.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with spouse/family coverage options
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary insurance coverage plans (life, disability, etc.)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Casual dress code
• Employee referral bonus program

All candidates are subject to a drug test and a background screening.

Vertical Screen, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to legally protected characteristics.