QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid- 3 Days in-office)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated QA Engineer with strong expertise in functional testing of web and API-based applications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Functional, E2E testing, test design, and validation of complex systems, along with working knowledge of test automation tools to support efficiency and scalability. Candidate should specialize in end-to-end functional validation, user experience, and API testing, while leveraging automation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive functional testing of web applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and user expectations

Design and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans for UI and backend services

Conduct Web UI testing across browsers and devices to validate usability, responsiveness, and consistency

Perform API and web services testing using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar platforms

Validate end-to-end business workflows, including integration points between systems

Identify, log, and track defects; perform root cause analysis and collaborate with development teams for resolution

Participate in requirements analysis and grooming sessions, ensuring testability and clarity of acceptance criteria

Support regression testing cycles and ensure stability of releases

Contribute to test automation efforts by creating or maintaining automated test scripts where applicable (Playwright and Selenium)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business stakeholders

Use tools such as Jira and test management tools (Zephyr, Xray or similar) to manage test execution and defect tracking

Promote QA best practices, process improvements, and quality standards across the team

Document test strategies, test results, and quality metrics

Required Skills & Qualifications

7-8 years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on functional/manual testing

Proven expertise in Web UI testing and API testing

Strong experience with test case design, test planning, and execution

Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar

Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC processes

Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Working knowledge of automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar .

Basic to intermediate programming/scripting knowledge (e.g., C#, TypeScript, or similar)

Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar) is a plus

Ability to translate functional requirements into effective test coverage