QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer Salt Lake City, UT Long-Term Contract: $45-$60 per hour Our client is in search of a QA Automation Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract. You will be responsible for automating processes to evaluate, test and assess security controls, including implementation, operation and maintenance of a framework to continuously monitor and test technical controls. Responsibilities/Duties Supports security risk management activities and contributes to executive management reporting. Defines and documents standards for security controls management. Leads efforts to provide continuous monitoring of critical security controls safeguarding the company's information assets Responsible for developing and executing maintainable automation tests for controls assurance, designing test plans for complex systems in accordance with overall testing strategy Participate in the full life cycle of a project to design and execute automated test scripts. Investigate and debug test failures, updating tests or reporting bugs as necessary Ensures proper version control and configuration management of test objects developed and test environments used Perform Data Integration by combining data residing in different sources and provide stakeholders with a unified view Enhances monitoring systems used to detect and report control failures and security violations Provides recommendations to enhance existing policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to prevent the unauthorized use, release, modification, or destruction of data Analyzes controls automation technologies and determines strengths and weaknesses of each and recommends the best cost-justified solution Creates standard operating procedures and process workflows Develops and produces monthly metrics for key performance indicators and key risk indicators Assist in the creation of project status reports and provide regular updates to the management Required Skills: 4 years of programming, test automation, manual testing, writing test plans and test cases or other directly related work experience. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications. Please ask your candidates how they have integrated API testing with Automation? Selenium, Selenium Grid, and General Automation expertise Ability and experience to Integrate API testing through Automation and not manually Extensive knowledge of automated testing applications, software testing methodologies, testing tools, platforms, related systems and technologies. Working knowledge of Agile Processes and Methodologies. Must have strong analytical, organizational, problem resolution, customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to make sounds decisions and recommendations. Requires effective time management and work ethics. Strong attention to detail. Banking industry experience preferred Welcome to ConsultNet and the family of companies, Tekne, SaltClick, TechBridge, and OmniMedia. As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore. Celebrating more than 25 years of partnership with a diverse client base, we've crafted rewarding opportunities for our consultants, fostering high-performing teams that deliver impactful results. Over the last few years thousands of consultants have found their calling with us in roles that have made a meaningful impact on their lives, enhanced their career, challenged them, and propelled them towards achieving their personal and professional goals. At the ConsultNet family of companies, we believe effective communication is crucial in aligning the right job with your unique skills and professional aspirations. To us, it's all about the personal approach we take and the values we uphold. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology positions across key markets nationwide. Client more at www.consultnet.com . We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.