Senior Test Automation Engineer (Desktop Applications)

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Austin, Texas

Full-Time

Responsibilities:

 Lead the design, planning, and implementation of automated and manual test strategies across client/server, desktop, and workstation-based applications, with selective coordination and integration with device-level components where applicable.

 Develop detailed test plans, test cases, test data, and test configurations

 Support QA project schedules and plans with a focus on automation deliverables and milestones

 Ensure all testing aligns with federal and state election certification requirements

 Architect, develop, and maintain scalable automation test frameworks using UFT/QTP, Python, and similar tools

 Create and enhance data-driven frameworks using CSV/Excel, SQL Server, and XML

 Implement keyword and behavior-driven layers to enable easier test creation by QA members

 Develop internal utilities, plugins, or scripts to integrate the QA framework with client’s applications

 Design comprehensive automated and manual test cases covering functional, load, performance, and security scenarios

 Integrate test executions into Jenkins pipelines for automated build-triggered testing

 Manage end-to-end execution of automated and manual test cases, log defects, requirements, and results in HP Quality Center

 Integrate results into real-time dashboards and implement test coverage metrics

 Execute functional, load, performance, scalability and security tests for client’s product suite.

 Provide and manage virtualized test environments (VMware) to validate multiple configurations

 Analyze execution trends (defect density, flakiness, execution times) to optimize test suites

 Generate formal test reports and provide actionable recommendations for process and product improvements

 Mentor and guide junior QA engineers; cultivate a positive, growth-oriented team culture

 Collaborate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams to align testing with product/business goals

 Participate in requirement and documentation reviews, offering feedback for improved testability

 Continuously evaluate and optimize test processes, tools, and frameworks

 Stay current on emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in automation

 Research and prototype new approaches to improve testing efficiency and coverage

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Required Skills and Experience:

 Strong knowledge of standard QA and Agile development methodologies, with the ability to creatively and efficiently plan, organize, and execute independent verification and validation of product functionality, including load, performance, and security testing, and report results

 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical software requirements, specifications

 Senior-level proficiency in both manual and automated testing, including test strategy, planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting

 Proficiency with test management/ALM tools such as Quality Center, JIRA, or equivalent

 Experience in automation for non-web-based systems, including desktop and N-tier client-server applications. Candidates with experience limited to web testing may not be a good fit for this role.

 Expertise in automation test frameworks, scripting (e.g., Python, VBScript, C#), and tools

 Test automation scripting experience should include automation test design, framework design, heavy scripting experience and not just record and play

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Strong analytical and documentation skills