QA Automation Engineer (Need only local candidates)

• Title: QA Automation Engineer
• Employment Type: Contract
• Location: Naperville, IL (Weekly 3 days Onsite)
• Client: Direct Client

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of overall experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• API Knowledge: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and experience testing them (using ACCELQ, Postman, or similar tools).
• Strong experience in selenium.
• Database Skills: Proficiency in writing SQL queries to perform database validations and test data creation.
• SDLC & Agile: Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and proven experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Version Control: Experience with Git or similar version control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Official ACCELQ Certification (e.g., ACCELQ Certified Automation Professional).
• Background in foundational programming languages (Java, Python, or JavaScript), as understanding core coding logic deeply enhances scriptless automation design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with performance or load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).