QA Automation; W2

We are seeking a seasoned QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience to elevate our automated testing framework. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation solutions for complex web applications.

As a senior member of the team, you will drive the testing strategy, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with developers in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Our client is the world’s largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization, headquartered on a sprawling, state-of-the-art campus in Princeton, NJ. For over 75 years, they have been a global leader in the science of educational measurement, developing and administering more than 50 million tests annually across 180+ countries.

Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Employment Type: Full-Time/Contract

Interview Mode: In-Person (Required)

Clearance: Active Public Trust or eligibility to obtain one

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated scripts for UI and API testing.
• CI/CD Integration: Seamlessly integrate automated suites into Dev Ops pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions) to ensure continuous quality.
• Performance & Reliability: Identify, document, and track software defects while conducting root cause analysis for complex system failures.
• Collaboration: Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions to advocate for "Shift Left" testing methodologies.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to the QA team, establishing best practices for automation code quality.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance and Automation Testing.
• Tooling Mastery: Proven, deep-dive expertise with Playwright for modern web application testing.
• Technical Breadth:
  * Extensive experience with API testing (RESTful services).
• Strong knowledge of SQL for backend data validation.
• Familiarity with Version Control Systems (Git).
• Compliance: Must hold an active Public Trust clearance or have the ability to undergo a background investigation to obtain one.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, as this role requires high-level collaboration and an in-person interview in Princeton, NJ.

Preferred Skills

• Experience transitioning legacy frameworks (Selenium/Cypress) to Playwright.
• Knowledge of accessibility testing (Axe-core) and performance testing tools.
• Experience working within government contracting or highly regulated environments.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Princeton, NJ office. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site three days per week to foster team collaboration and handle sensitive project requirements.