Automation Tester/Developer (Selenium/Java)

Location: Albany, New York

Type: Contract To Hire

Job #12779

DataStaff Inc. is seeking an Automation Tester/Developer for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our direct clients in Albany, NY

*This position is hybrid; two days per week, plus every other Friday, will be onsite

Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as an Automation Tester (Java/Selenium). Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your career. Join our talented Automation Testing Team. Our project is built on a multi-tier architecture including service-oriented architecture, web applications using Java, and various other COTS products.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and expand the automated regression suite of test scripts. Our suite is a large-scale Java/Selenium custom framework, utilizing DB2 for our own test data storage, and an associated library of over 2000 scripts. Utilize Jenkins, TestNG, and other technologies and move toward a more integrated CI/CD method of delivery.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering; ONLY SUBSTITUTION is a Master’s degree (in noted subjects) and one year of experience.

Required Experience

Seven+ years of intensive and progressive experience in software application testing, with at least three years of experience performing software testing for complex to highly complex software systems. Two years or more of current experience in developing automation frameworks and scripts in Selenium (Java). Proven experience in analyzing and writing automation scripts for complex business rules and rules engine. Experience in mobile testing

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in performing Mobile Automation Testing using Appium or cloud-based mobile test platforms like Lambda test/Sauce Labs or BrowserStack. Knowledge of database (DB2) concepts, EDI (834, 837), SOAP UI, Rational Quality Manager, Agile methodologies, and UI Path and AI tools like Claude/Kiro. Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare domain experience

Skills

Core Java coding is required; record-and-playback or simply executing scripts is not acceptable for this role. Selenium WebDriver SQL queries for data validation from various data sources. Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes using Jenkins. Version control systems (e.g., Git/ GitHub or IBM RTC); automation testing techniques to cover all possible corner cases for automation testing, verification, and validation techniques.

This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months of employment.

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