QA – Sr Automation Engineer

Experienced Automation Engineer with firsthand and in-depth experience in Katalon Studio or similar tools like Selenium. In this role the candidate will be part of planning, development, execution, and maintenance of our automation test framework, ensuring high quality product delivery across our applications. This role will also involve working closely with Lead Automation and collaborating closely with the Functional QA Testing team and development team to follow best practices for test automation.

• Design and implementation of automation test frameworks using Katalon Studio
• Work in close partnership with the Automation Team Lead to deliver automation projects within defined timelines.
• Responsible for testing complex, highly integrated software systems developed in a fast-paced agile development environment.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, Regression and End-To-End testing.
• Collaborate with the Development and Product team and internally with QA Functional Team members to understand business requirements and translate them into test cases under the guidance of Lead Automation Engineer
• Ensure Continuous Integration (CI) of test automation using tools like Jenkins , Gitlab CI or Azure DevOps
• Skilled in applying SQL for data validation and embedding database logic into test automation workflows.
• Demonstrate Excellent documentation skills and ability to analyze test results, identify root causes and report defects in a timely manner to teams and management.
• Monitor and improve test coverage and automation effectiveness and execution efficiency.
• Advocate for and ensure that the team performs the prescribed quality practices.
• Validate conformance to requirements and that acceptance criteria have been met.
• Escalate issues or obstacles appropriately and timely.
• Provide insightful input to retrospectives.

• 5+ years of recent experience in Automation using Katalon or other automation tools like selenium. Katalon certification is a plus
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Experience in cloud platforms and containerized environments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experienced in leveraging test management platforms (e.g., QMetry, TestRail) for organizing and executing QA activities.
• Practical knowledge of SQL for querying and data and incorporating it into automated scripts.
• Ability to multi-task with several complex and demanding Projects
• Solid work experience as aFunctional QA Tester
• Strong understanding of the QA process and collaborating with the Development team.
• Experience in project management and QA methodology
• Excellent Ability to document and troubleshoot errors and escalate to team lead on priority.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot potential issues; experience with best practices around database operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts to peers and management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex and high-priority projects simultaneously.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.