Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Contract JavaScript

Reference: 9892_1788890083

We are seeking an experienced Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, test automation, application development, and database technologies. This role involves designing and executing test strategies, developing automation frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

The successful candidate will possess a blend of QA expertise, software development skills, and database knowledge, with experience working across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions and frameworks.
  • Track, analyze, and report quality assurance metrics, including defects, test results, and test status.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical testing solutions.
  • Identify, document, and assist in resolving software defects and production issues.
  • Perform software validation, integration testing, regression testing, and system testing.
  • Participate in quality audits and ensure adherence to established QA standards, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code following established coding standards.
  • Contribute to application design, coding, implementation, maintenance, and support activities.
  • Design and optimize relational databases and develop SQL queries for data validation and testing.
  • Support data acquisition, warehousing, and database maintenance initiatives.
  • Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in software quality and testing.
  • Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship on quality assurance processes and testing methodologies.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, test automation, or related technical roles.
  • Strong experience with one or more programming languages:
    • Java
    • .NET / C#
    • Node.js
    • Ruby
  • Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience creating and executing automated test scripts and test frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
  • Excellent object-oriented programming and design skills.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Contract JavaScript

Added 08/09/2026
Reference: 9892_1788890083

Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Contract JavaScript

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