QA Automation Engineer

The QA Automation Engineer will design and implement modern, maintainable test automation frameworks. This role ensures that digital products are validated rapidly, accurately, and consistently throughout the development lifecycle. The QA Automation Engineer enhances delivery velocity, reduces defects, and drives engineering excellence by embedding automation-first practices across Agile teams. Their technical expertise supports continuous integration, continuous delivery, and system stability—directly contributing to improved client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and confidence in Carenet's technology ecosystem.

How will Success in this Role be Measured?

• Automation Coverage: Increased percentage of regression, API, UI, and database test cases automated across systems.
• Defect Escape Rate: Reduction in defects found in production due to earlier detection through automated tests.
• Execution Reliability: Stability and accuracy of automated test suites in CI/CD pipelines (pass rates, false positives/negatives).
• Velocity & Efficiency: Improvements in release cycle speed, reduced manual testing time, and faster feedback loops.
• Framework Quality: Maintainability, scalability, and documentation quality of automation frameworks and test assets.
• Team Adoption: Increased automation capability, skill development, and effective use of automation by team members.
• Collaboration & Impact: Positive feedback from developers, QA leads, and product owners regarding communication, alignment, and value delivered.

Sample Activities to Deliver the Goals

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality automated tests and frameworks using EndTest and other tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Collaborate with developers and QA leads to define automation strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage across applications and services.
• Translate business and technical requirements into detailed test plans, manual test cases, and automated scripts.
• Extend automation capabilities by integrating custom logic using C#, .NET, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Implement robust UI, API, and database-level automated tests, leveraging MS SQL for backend validation and data-driven testing.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for continuous testing.
• Troubleshoot automation failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve stability.
• Partner with Agile teams to identify test coverage gaps, automation opportunities, and process improvement areas.
• Contribute to peer code reviews and enhance automation framework components, utilities, and reusable modules.
• Mentor QA team members on automation best practices and modern testing techniques.
• Maintain detailed documentation for automation architecture, tests, workflows, and execution results.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and recommend improvements that strengthen Carenet's automation maturity.
• Ensure adherence to quality, security, and compliance standards across all automated testing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years focused on test automation development.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET for building and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Experience working with MS SQL for data validation, backend testing, and data-driven testing.
• Hands-on experience with EndTest or modern automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or Katalon.
• Ability to learn new tools quickly; EndTest experience preferred but not required with strong automation background.
• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for front-end or automation scripting; React experience is a plus.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, Agile testing practices, and test design principles.
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestSharp).
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within cross-functional Agile teams.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers in automation practices.
• Development of custom utilities or automation extensions preferred.
• Experience with containerized testing environments (Docker) preferred.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS preferred.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, k6) preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, CRM, or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Effective time management and adaptability in fast-paced Agile settings.
• Ownership mindset, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively to deliver results.