Overview
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Jobs in Bloomington, IL at Galent
Title: Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Company: Galent
Location: Bloomington, IL
Senior Automation Engineer (Java/selenium)
Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer (SDET) with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Selenium to design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with QA, Development, DevOps, and Product teams in an Agile environment to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium and Java
- Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications across multiple browsers
- Implement industry best practices including:
- Page Object Model (POM)
- Data‑Driven frameworks
- Hybrid automation frameworks
- Perform automation feasibility analysis and identify suitable candidates for automation
- Execute API automation and validations, along with UI automation as required
- Conduct performance testing using tools such as JMeter
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git)
- Analyze automation failures, perform root cause analysis, and log defects with clear documentation
- Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and product teams during Agile ceremonies
- Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable automation code
- Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as an SDET / Automation Engineer
- Strong expertise in Robot Framework, including:
- Keywords
- Libraries
- Custom keyword development
- Proficiency in Python for automation and custom framework development
- Hands-on experience with:
- API testing
- Database validation
- Experience with automation frameworks such as:
- Hybrid frameworks
- Data‑Driven frameworks
- Page Object Model (POM)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Performance testing experience using JMeter
- Exposure to cross-browser testing tools
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
