QA Automation Engineer (Java/Selenium)

Position Responsibilities

• Use Java and/or Groovy to develop, enhance, and maintain code that is designed to verify the quality of software across all layers (Unit, Service, and UI).
• Help identify gaps in test coverage and develop quality test code to fill such gaps.
• Actively participate in code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best-practices are followed at all times.
• Proactively work with Product, QA, and Development right from inception through functional validation and launch.
• Aid with issue triaging and root cause analysis.
• Take pride and ownership over the quality of the product being shipped.

Experience And Qualifications

• Hands on Software Developer with 4-5 years of professional Java development experience.
• Proven skills in utilizing Junit/TestNG for testing.
• Firm understanding of Agile Development (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, etc).
• Data driven, with strong problem-solving skills with analytical capabilities to be able to support theories/solutions using underlying data.
• Ability to critique work of self and others constructively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with an inherent curiosity to break code and stress test it!

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and/or Appium.
• Understanding of CI/CD automation pipelines using Jenkins, and Docker.
• Familiarity with Linux or UNIX operating systems.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience. For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence. Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

AI-Assisted Interview Experience

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca. These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Your Rights as a Candidate

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Commitment

We are committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.