QA Automation Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking an onsite QA Automation Engineer to join a premier credit union located in Tysons Corner, VA. The QA Automation Engineer will develop and maintain automation frameworks for an automated lending system and projects relating to consumer credit risk. Responsibilities of the QA Automation Engineer include : Work with Consumer Credit Policy product owners and rules developers to strategize test scenarios for various types of policies and features. Engineer test suites to validate various types of software applications including, but not limited to web UI, Agent applications, RESTful APIs, and web services. Develops software quality assurance (SQA) test plans for assigned projects. Setup of QA automation and performance testing infrastructure to create complex end-end and integration tests. Provide technical support for identifying, reporting, tracking, and resolving daily operational problems in credit systems, make formal recommendations regarding enhancements or changes. Document and communicate test results and system defects to stakeholders. Properly escalate risks to appropriate parties. Assist and support internal stakeholders in testing complex credit policy rules. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate internal processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Assist developers with test development. Qualifications for the QA Automation Enginee r: 5 years of experience with at least one server-side web technology and language: Java, C#, Python Experience with modern/opensource tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Jmeter, is required. Experience building or working with RESTful web services via JSON or XML. Understanding of Agile and Kanban methodologies. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics is required. Compensation : $125K -$140K salary or $60-$70/hr. depending experience Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays