QA Automation Engineer

Job SummaryOur client, a leading convenience retail and store technology provider, is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their team. This is a contract opportunity supporting the modernization of a cloud-based Store Technology/RIS2.0 platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building QA automation frameworks from the ground up across Android, web, API, and performance/load testing environments. Contract DetailsContract Work location: Irving, TX Core ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for Android, web, API, and performance/load testingDevelop and execute Android automation using Appium and UIAutomator2, including device performance testing and application profilingPerform web and API automation using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Karate, or REST AssuredConduct API performance and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, k6, or comparable frameworks, analyzing throughput, latency, reliability, and resource utilizationDefine and execute test strategies, test plans, test cases, acceptance criteria, and risk-based quality approaches across functional and non-functional requirementsIntegrate automated testing into Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines while maintaining clear quality reporting and collaborating with Engineering, Product, Support, and Customer Success teams to identify and resolve defectsValidate device capabilities and reliability, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, barcode scanning, offline behavior, and intermittent network conditions Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)6+ years of professional QA automation experience, including building and maintaining automation frameworks from the ground up1+ years of hands-on testing experience with MongoDB, Node.js, and AWS servicesHands-on Android application automation experience with Appium and UIAutomator2Experience with Android performance testing and profiling using Android Studio Profiler, ADB, Perfetto, or equivalent toolsStrong programming skills in JavaScript, Java, or a comparable programming languageHands-on experience with API automation and performance/load testing using tools such as Karate, REST Assured, JMeter, Gatling, or k6Experience defining and reviewing test plans, test cases, acceptance criteria, and risk-based quality strategies Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Hands-on MongoDB testing experience, including query validation, schema/index verification, data migration, transaction consistency, and performance analysisExperience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for automation development, refactoring, test generation, debugging, and documentationExperience with test-data management, synthetic data generation, data masking/anonymization, and repeatable environment-specific datasetsExperience with API mocking and service virtualization using WireMock, MockServer, Mockito, or similar toolsExperience testing event-driven and asynchronous integrations, including message queues, retries, timeouts, failure scenarios, and eventual consistencyExperience with AWS cloud-native services such as S3, Kinesis, AWS IoT Core, Lambda, Step Functions, and CloudWatch, particularly for high-volume data processing and resiliency testingExperience with observability platforms, cloud telemetry, network troubleshooting, proxy/latency simulation, and testing mobile/web applications under varying network conditions Key Competencies & BehaviorsTakes ownership of end-to-end quality and proactively identifies technical and business risksWorks effectively with Engineering, Product, Support, and Customer Success teams in a Scrum environmentDemonstrates creativity, practical problem-solving, and strong analytical skills when investigating defects and reliability issuesContinuously evaluates and improves automation coverage, testability, processes, and quality strategiesClearly communicates testing results, risks, defects, dependencies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Work EnvironmentLocation: Irving, TX Onsite, Hybrid or Remote: Onsite Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $42.00 and $61.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered About KellyMitchellAt KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 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