QA Automation Engineer

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Primary Location: WDC OR NYC (Remote)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Overview :

TalentFish is casting a line for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer! This is a Direct Hire role in DC

OR NYC.

This position's purpose is to lead the development of test approaches, estimates, and plans for complex

integrated systems and ensure that execution aligns with business needs in collaboration with cross-functional

teams.

What You Bring to the Role

• 3+ years of QA automation experience supporting large, critical business applications
• 5+ years of QA experience with test and issue management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with manual and automated testing procedures and tools
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall development environments
• Strong experience with QA test management tools
• Knowledge of web application architecture (web server, client/server communication, databases, proxy, etc.)
• Experience automating desktop/client applications (preferred)
• Skilled in SQL queries involving multiple tables, join statements, and stored procedures
• Familiarity with source code management tools
• Experience with JSON, HTML, CSS, and API testing methods (POST, PUT, GET, DELETE)
• Understanding of OOP concepts and BDD methods
• Experience with Selenium and Page Object Model for automated scripts
• Programming or scripting experience in C# or Java
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Highly effective in collaborative team environments

What You'll Do

• Confirm high standards of software system performance and operational coherence
• Provide input on functional requirements, and advise on design and configuration of applications
• Ensure delivery of testable and traceable requirements using appropriate black box testing techniques
• Lead user story and test case development and execution
• Design, develop, document, and maintain test artifacts for functional, integration, system, and acceptance testing
• Create test plans including risk mitigation strategies
• Prepare and manage test data and environments for execution
• Create and execute automated tests and generate status reports
• Analyze test results to identify defects and configuration issues
• Perform defect triage and collaborate with development teams on issue resolution
• Publish and communicate test metrics that support decision-making on quality
• Make recommendations on delivery quality and influence implementation decisions
• Coordinate with on-site, off-site, and off-shore teams

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is 100,000-125,000 per year, depending on experience and

qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid

time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided

complies with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to

reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and

any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and

applicable laws.

About TalentFish

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT

staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best

employee, consultant, and client experience possible.

At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity