Automation Tester - Hybrid (Sacramento, California

Job Title: Automation Tester

Location: Sacramento, California

Work Mode: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite per Week)

Duration: 6+ Month Contract with Possible Extension

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Automation Tester to support enterprise application testing initiatives by developing, maintaining, and executing automated test solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in test automation frameworks, UI and API automation, test data validation, and continuous integration practices.

This position requires collaboration with development, QA, business, and DevOps teams to ensure consistent software quality and faster delivery cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation Development

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and enterprise applications.

Create reusable automation frameworks that support scalable testing efforts.

Enhance and optimize existing automation assets and testing processes.

Develop maintainable automation solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

Functional & Regression Testing

Automate regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end test cases.

Execute automated test suites and analyze results.

Ensure adequate test coverage for business and technical requirements.

API & Database Testing

Develop and execute API automation tests for REST and SOAP services.

Perform SQL-based data validation and backend testing.

Validate data consistency across multiple application layers.

Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Testing

Conduct automation testing across multiple browsers and platforms.

Identify browser-specific defects and compatibility issues.

Ensure application stability under diverse environments.

CI/CD Integration

Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.

Support shift-left testing initiatives.

Participate in release validation and deployment activities.

Test Planning & Documentation

Translate business requirements into automated test scenarios.

Maintain requirements-to-test traceability matrices.

Document automation standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

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

5+ years of experience in Automation Testing, Software Engineering, or Application Development.

3+ years of hands-on experience with

UFT (Unified Functional Testing)

VBScript

Selenium WebDriver

Similar enterprise automation tools

Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks.

Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.

Experience Creating Requirements-to-test Mappings And Traceability Documentation.

Strong SQL knowledge and database testing skills.

Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Skills

Katalon Studio

Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD

Postman or Rest Assured

Java, C#, or Python scripting

BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow

Cloud-based testing environments (AWS/Azure)