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Senior Test Automation Engineer About Client: The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.
Salary Range: $180K–$190K per year
Job Description:
  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in building automated solutions to cover UI frontend, middle tier, and backend interfaces and services
  • Leads the design and implementation of enterprise test automation frameworks, methodology and tool integration for all teams
  • Provides automation expertise, training and coaching to team members
Determines range and depth of activities required for developing or customizing complex test automation frameworks, researching and onboarding automation tools for ITDeliver a robust automation framework built upon established and proven open source or commercial tools to support Agile/Scrum development, DevOps and CI/CDDesign and architect modular and reusable automated testing solutions that satisfy client requirements Research, evaluation, and deployment of new test tools Trains teams to implement expanded automation coverage by adding automated environment validation, smoke and functional test scripts to CI/CD pipeline Identifies and directs the implementation of test automation related improvements that positively impact software delivery across the enterprise Be familiar with various automated tests tools for both front end and back end testing Ability to lead workshops, including the gathering/documenting of requirements and use-cases and recommendation of envisioned processes Ability to assess functional and technical gaps in designs Support continuous improvement processes, analyzing problems and recommending actions for effective resolution Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities Design, develop and maintain API automation frameworks supporting authentication, request/response validation, schema validation, and integration with UI automation. Provide automation leadership, mentoring, technical guidance, and code reviews for automation engineers. Effectively utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate automation development while ensuring generated code meets enterprise coding, quality, and security standards. Promote automation best practices and continuous quality engineering across Agile development teams. Required
Technical Skills:
  • Playwright with TypeScript (Strong TypeScript coding experience)BDD automation using Cucumber
  • Strong experience with.
  • NET Core /.NET Framework applicationsAPI automation using Rest Assured or RestSharpMobile testing using Appium with cloud platforms such as Sauce Labs, Perfecto, or Browser
Stack. Exposure to Applitools, Jira integrations (AssertThat BDD, Zephyr, Xray), and Service Virtualization is a plus. Strong software engineering background with 5–7 years of experience. Strong proficiency in Python, with the ability to review, validate, debug, and optimize AI-generated code for enterprise use. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent platforms. Expert AI/LLM framework LangChain/LangGraph, GCP/Azure, GraphDB/Vector Database Experience working with Spec-Driven Development methodologies. Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, and modern application architectures. Professional Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Customer-facing communication and consulting skills. Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. Experience collaborating with cross-functional and distributed teams. Strong ownership mindset with a focus on measurable business outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Banking & Financial Services (BFS) domain. Exposure to Agentic SDLC, Spec-Driven Development, or AI-assisted delivery models. Understanding of cloud-native architectures and platform engineering. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer: At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment. Applicant Consent: By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply. About technology at ApTaskTechnology roles at ApTask cover the software, cloud, data, security, and platform-engineering functions that power Fortune 500 digital operations. Our recruiters specialize in high-signal technical calibration — every candidate is validated against the specific stack, framework versions, and deployment context the client runs, not a keyword match. Our largest engagements sit inside AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data-mesh estates. Because we route through Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday VNDLY, and Coupa VMS, technology contractors placed through ApTask carry MBE diversity spend against the client's supplier program while remaining W-2 with full benefits under our payroll. What happens after you apply.1. Verified profile Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.2. Recruiter calibration call Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.3. Client interview If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.4. Offer + onboarding On acceptance, you're hired directly by the client and join their payroll and benefits. Your recruiter stays your point of contact through onboarding.

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