Quality Assurance Tester

Job Title: Quality Assurance Automation Tester

**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 Responsibilities

• Design 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

Required Skills & Experience

• 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)

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca

Resources 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.