QA Automation Engineer (Need EX-Verizon Consultants) // Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920 //12-month contract

[Harry Wilson]

Position: QA Automation Engineer (Need EX-Verizon Consultants)
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920 
Job Type: 12-month contract
Work Arrangement: On-site Role
Interview Process: 2 rounds of video interviews

We are not accepting Senior Profiles

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in the telecom domain and 5+ years of expertise in building and maintaining robust automation frameworks for modern web and API platforms. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of our software products while driving the execution of the overall testing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, and Maven.
• Building and executing API test automation suites with REST Assured and Postman across microservices and third-party integrations.
• Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions for continuous release confidence.
• Implementing BDD practices using Cucumber to keep tests aligned with business requirements.
• Executing all levels of testing — E2E, System, Integration, Regression, and Progression — and developing load testing scripts for performance validation.
• Performing root cause analysis on defects, managing test environments, and reporting on release readiness metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborating closely with Development, Product, and DevOps teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on automation in enterprise or telecom environments.
• Hands-on proficiency in Java, Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, Maven, REST Assured, Postman, and SOAP UI.
• Solid experience with BDD (Cucumber), CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions), and test management tools (JIRA, TestRail).
• Strong SQL skills for backend verification and working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for UI test validation.
• Experience with HP Quality Center (ALM) and UFT is an added advantage.
• Exposure to Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, quality-first mindset.
• Prior experience in the telecom domain is highly preferred.

Best regards,
Harry Wilson
Sr. Recruiting Manager
Direct / Text: 732-576-3828
harry....@catsoftwareservices.com
Cat Software Services Inc
www.catsoftwareservices.com