Automation Engineer

**Role Overview

** We are seeking an Automation Engineer who will support us in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks across our systems. This role emphasizes automation over manual QA and involves close integration with CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps. You will work across multiple platforms, including Salesforce, NetSuite, and other enterprise applications, along with other technologies such as PowerBI, APIs, and databases, ensuring the high reliability, performance, and accuracy of our solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute automated test plans and scripts based on software requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.

Develop and maintain reusable, scalable automation frameworks that support testing across UI, API, and data layers.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, enabling continuous quality validation throughout the development lifecycle.

Leverage PowerBI testing tools or custom automation to validate UI workflows, logic, and data visualizations.

Utilize load testing tools to validate expected volume is capable with a given solution.

Perform targeted manual testing only where automation is not yet feasible or valuable, particularly for exploratory or edge-case scenarios.

Conduct robust API and backend testing, including automated validations for data flows, system integration, and data integrity in SQL-based systems.

Maintain a high-quality defect management process in Azure DevOps, including detailed logging, root cause analysis, and impact assessments.

Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to shift testing left and promote a test-first development mindset.

Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve test coverage, execution speed, and reporting.

Ensure testing practices and data handling comply with financial regulations and data security standards.

All other duties assigned

**Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or SDET, with a strong background in automation frameworks and scripting.

Experience in creating and writing test cases based on written business requirements or obtaining requirements by attending design sessions.

Proficiency in writing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Playwright, Postman/Newman, or equivalent.

Integration with Azure DevOps CI/CD is a plus.

Strong experience testing applications built in PowerBI, or the ability to quickly ramp up in these technologies.

Proficient in API testing and automation, including RESTful services, using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or custom scripts.

Strong command of SQL for data validation and backend testing.

Prior experience using scripting with tools such as Python.

Experience working with financial data, with an understanding of the precision, compliance, and auditability required.

Familiarity with test reporting, code coverage, and static analysis tools.

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a quality-first mindset and high attention to detail.

Relevant certifications in Automation Testing, Azure DevOps, or QA methodologies are a plus.

**EEOC Statement

** Zeus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.