L2 QA/Automation Tester

Hiring: L2 QA / Automation Tester 📍 Location: Hybrid – Albany, NY ⏱️ Duration: Long-Term (30+ Months) 💼 Experience Level: Senior (7+ Years Preferred) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced L2 QA/Automation Tester to join a long-term project in Albany, NY. In this role, you will work closely with the QA Lead in an Agile/Scrum environment to build automation frameworks, write test scripts, execute functional/non-functional testing, and manage defects across complex systems. Key Responsibilities Agile Execution: Actively participate in daily stand-ups, iteration planning, sprint reviews, and backlog refinement. Test Automation & Strategy: Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and execution scripts. Artifact Creation: Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, test cases, and scripts at both sprint and project levels. Test Execution & Quality Control: Execute functional and non-functional tests (Performance, Security/Vulnerability testing) in alignment with project standards. Defect Management: Log, track, and manage defect resolution using industry-standard defect management practices. User & Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist in coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), exploratory testing, and sprint demos with business stakeholders. Reporting & Tracking: Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risk mitigation, issues, and overall test metrics. Required Qualifications & Experience 4–7+ Years of QA/Testing experience across complex, high-profile projects in a matrix organization. 4+ Years of hands-on experience in test automation using tools like Selenium or Katalon Studio. 4+ Years of programming/scripting experience (e.g., Java or JavaScript) for automation solutions. 4+ Years using test management & tracking tools such as Jira and Xray (including generating metrics, dashboards, and reports). Strong track record of developing test plans, executing functional testing, managing defect life cycles, and presenting test outcomes to senior stakeholders. Bonus / Preferred: Experience in Quality Assurance for Child Support or large-scale health and human services applications. 📥 How To Apply If you meet the criteria and are local to or willing to work hybrid in Albany, NY, please send your updated resume directly or drop a comment below! Skills: functional testing,acceptance testing,agile,management,automation,test automation,testing