Test Automation Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a leading retail technology provider, is seeking a Test Automation Engineer Senior to join their team.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify business risks and contribute to user story definition alongside engineering, product, and business teams.
• Define, develop, and review comprehensive test cases, test plans, and overall test strategies.
• Design and build robust automation frameworks from scratch to continuously improve automated test coverage.
• Perform practical web testing and maintain quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Integrate automated testing into pipelines and CI/CD processes using tools like Jenkins.
• Collaborate actively with engineering and non‑engineering colleagues in a fast‑paced SCRUM environment.
• Bring a strong QA mindset and out‑of‑the‑box thinking to solve complex store technology challenges.

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 6+ years of experience in QA automation, including proven experience writing automation frameworks from scratch.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with MongoDB, Node.js, and AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, and CloudWatch.
• In‑depth knowledge of one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, or C#.
• Hands‑on experience with test tools and frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Karate, or JMeter.
• Demonstrated experience defining and reviewing test cases, test plans, and identifying business risks.
• Practical experience and knowledge of CI/CD processes and pipelines using Jenkins.

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Degree in Computer Science or a similar area of study.
• Experience with convenience retail, store technology, point‑of‑sale, or other high‑availability retail systems.
• Practical experience with web development and web testing.
• Experience applying TDD, BDD, and Gherkin practices to improve testability and requirements understanding.
• Hands‑on experience working collaboratively within SCRUM environments.
• Experience conducting performance testing using tools such as JMeter.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Actively cooperates and builds strong partnerships with both engineering and non‑engineering colleagues.
• Continuously challenges solutions through rigorous testing to ensure high reliability and performance of store technology.
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability, ownership, and out‑of‑the‑box thinking when solving complex engineering challenges.
• Works effectively in team ceremonies, planning, refinement, and delivery activities within an agile framework.

Work Environment

Location: Irving, TX. Onsite, hybrid or remote expectations follow a standard business operating model for the Irving, TX location. Onsite presence is required based on team standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: approximately $42.00 – $61.00 per hour (estimate; final compensation may vary based on background, skills, and location).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employee‑owned profit sharing (ESOP).
• 401(k) offered.