What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Tester position at Seneca Resources Company, LLC?
Location: Birmingham, AL (Remote during contract; onsite 5 days/week upon conversion)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rate: Up to $50/hr (contract)
(Contract-to-Perm)
Start: ASAP
Role Overview
This role focuses heavily on API and automation testing within a Java-based environment. The QA Automation Tester will validate application code prior to deployment by manually testing APIs in Postman and converting those tests into a Rest Assured Java framework integrated into the CI/CD pipeline. Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with developers are critical.
This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity (preferred), though strong contract-only or direct-hire candidates may be considered.
Core ResponsibilitiesDesign and lead the automated testing strategy for Motion applications
Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites (API UI)
Manually validate APIs using Postman, then convert tests into Rest Assured (Java) for pipeline deployment
Collaborate with developers to:
Understand system logic
Diagnose test failures
Assign stable DOM identifiers for UI automation
Execute regression, unit, and performance testing across test and production environments
Log defects, document results, and provide daily and release-based test reports
Ensure compliance with:
SDLC best practices
OWASP Top 10 security principles
Internal QA policies and procedures
Support a bi-weekly release cycle
Mentor junior QA team members and recommend QA process improvements
Research and evaluate new automation tools
Communicate testing status clearly to QA leadership, developers, and project managers
8 years as a QA professional
5 years in automation, system design, or software development
Strong hands-on experience with:
Java
Rest Assured
Postman
Selenium
SQL
Experience coding API tests and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of:
Relational databases
Structured development and change control methodologies
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (very important)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Preferred:
BS degree
QA/Test certifications (CSTE, CAST, CSQA, CASQ)
SenecaResources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.