UI/Backend automation expert/QA Automation Job at Diverse Lynx in New York

Overview

UI/Backend automation expert — Wilmington, DE — 12 Months Contract

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Java, Maven/Gradle for functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.


• Implement and enhance API test automation using REST Assured, Postman, and Bruno, covering REST, SOAP, and microservices-based architectures.


• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to define acceptance criteria, test data requirements, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.


• Write, review, and optimize automation test scripts for both UI and backend services.


• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar) to support continuous testing and deployment.


• Conduct defect tracking and reporting using JIRA, driving timely resolutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams.


• Troubleshoot and debug automation failures, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures.


• Identify opportunities for test process optimization, eliminating manual effort and ensuring scalability of automation solutions.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives) and contribute to team-level and organizational test strategy.


• Mentor junior QA team members in best practices for test automation, BDD implementation, and API validation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in QA Automation Engineering.


• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, Java, Maven/Gradle.


• Advanced expertise in API automation testing using REST Assured, plus practical experience with Postman and Bruno for exploratory and regression API testing.


• Proficiency in BDD test design and writing feature files aligned with Gherkin syntax.


• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, application resiliency, and secure testing practices.


• Proven ability to create test plans, test strategies, and test data requirements for complex systems spanning multiple applications.


• Strong problem-solving skills to identify hidden issues in the automation pipeline and improve stability of software delivery.


• Hands-on experience with JIRA for defect management, requirement traceability, and Agile tracking.


• Excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate testing across multiple teams and Lines of Business

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.