Platform Engineer/ Automation Tester

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Platform Engineer / Automation Tester based in the United States.

As a Platform Engineer / Automation Tester, you will play a key role in modernizing a large-scale, mission-critical application used by millions of users across the U.S. judicial system. Working in a fully remote Agile environment, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based test automation frameworks that improve software quality, reliability, and deployment speed. You will collaborate with developers, manual testers, and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines while supporting complex cloud-native applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies, contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives, and help deliver highly secure, high-performing software solutions in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts for cloud-based web applications.
• Evaluate system requirements and identify opportunities to maximize automation coverage across the software development lifecycle.
• Configure and manage automation environments in AWS and/or Azure while supporting scalable cloud testing infrastructure.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with DevOps teams to improve release quality and deployment efficiency.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, validation strategies, and verification documentation to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Configure test environments, manage test data, and execute functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers and manual QA teams to prioritize automation initiatives and improve testing efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control practices, Agile methodologies, and software development best practices.
• Support testing of containerized applications and modern cloud-native architectures while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software test automation or platform engineering.
• Strong expertise developing automated test scripts using technologies such as ReactJS, Node.js, Selenium, Playwright, Jest, Mocha, Chai, or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on experience designing and configuring cloud-based automation frameworks in AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience testing APIs, cloud services, and distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud-native architectures, and container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of test execution frameworks including NUnit, TestNG, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, DevSecOps, source control, software build processes, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, written, verbal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience automating testing for complex Java-based web applications is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $81,349 to $109,250 USD, depending on experience, location, and business requirements.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and additional family leave benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, accident insurance, and business travel protection.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical cloud modernization projects using modern technologies and Agile practices.
• Collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.