Genesis10 · 1 week ago
Sr Test Automation Engineer / SDET (Framework Owner/Gateway Services)
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80/hr - $90/hr
6+ years expGenesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer/SDET for a 6+ month contract-to-hire opportunity. The role involves designing and building automation frameworks, scaling API and integration test coverage, and modernizing manual test efforts into automated suites.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Automation Framework Ownership
Design, build, and evolve automation frameworks from scratch, including:
Architecture and suite structure
Abstractions and patterns
Reliability and flake reduction strategies
Reporting, maintainability, and scalability
Clearly articulate framework design decisions, tradeoffs, and long-term evolution strategy
API & Integration Testing:
Build and expand API/service automation using Java and Rest Assured (or equivalent)
Automate integration-heavy workflows with complex data dependencies
Implement deterministic setup/teardown, mock strategies, and environment-safe test data practices
Validate backend behavior using SQL/JDBC within automated tests for data integrity and assertions
Test Data & Environment Strategy
Define and own test data management strategy, including:
Seed/refresh approaches
Data isolation and idempotent test design
Cleanup and environment stability
Support testing across multiple environments with consistent, repeatable execution
Execution, CI/CD & Observability
Integrate automated suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins):
Scheduled runs, gates, reporting, and failure triage
Consume and interpret automated test reports; diagnose failures efficiently
Use observability tools (e.g., Splunk) for:
Debugging and root-cause analysis
Log-based validation
Monitoring integration behavior during test execution
Quality & Collaboration
Troubleshoot test failures, analyze defects, and partner closely with engineers to drive resolution
Convert high-value manual regression scenarios into scalable automation, prioritizing by risk and ROI
Execute targeted manual testing for new features, exploratory validation, and investigations as needed
Participate in Agile ceremonies, test planning, estimation, and reviews
Communicate quality status, risks, and coverage clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
6+ years of QA experience with significant, current hands-on automation engineering
Framework ownership experience: Designed and implemented an automation framework from scratch or Led a major framework redesign/rebuild (not just extending existing tests)
Strong Java skills; comfortable writing, debugging, and maintaining automation code daily
Strong API automation experience using Rest Assured (or equivalent Java-based stack)
Experience automating APIs with data dependencies, mocks, and backend validation
Strong SQL skills for backend verification (joins, filters, aggregations)
UI automation experience with Selenium and/or Playwright (code-level proficiency)
CI/CD experience with Jenkins (or equivalent), including reporting and failure triage
Strong analytical and communication skills; able to discuss implementation details with depth
JDBC integration within automation frameworks for backend validation
Hands-on experience using Splunk for debugging, monitoring, and log-based validation
Exposure to non-functional testing (performance, load, resiliency). Tools such as JMeter are a plus
Experience with: Parallel execution, Grid or containerized test execution, Reliability improvements for large suites
Background in financial, payment, or transaction-processing systems
Familiarity with Docker, AWS, or modern DevOps tooling supporting automation at scale
Preferred
JDBC integration within automation frameworks for backend validation
Hands-on experience using Splunk for debugging, monitoring, and log-based validation
Exposure to non-functional testing (performance, load, resiliency). Tools such as JMeter are a plus
Experience with: Parallel execution, Grid or containerized test execution, Reliability improvements for large suites
Background in financial, payment, or transaction-processing systems
Familiarity with Docker, AWS, or modern DevOps tooling supporting automation at scale
Benefits
Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
Company
Genesis10
Information Technology and Services
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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