Sharp Decisions · 4 hours ago
QA Tester
Phoenix, AZ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSharp Decisions is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Selenium automation using Java and strong manual testing capabilities. This role will involve defining automation strategy while executing both functional and non-functional testing for core banking applications.
B2BHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to test automation framework development using Selenium, Java, and BDD
Design and execute manual and automated test cases for functional and non-functional requirements
Develop test strategies, test plans, workflows, and communication plans
Perform API testing using Postman and validate backend integrations
Conduct web and mobile application testing
Execute data validation and database testing using SQL and data extracts
Track defects and establish full traceability using Jira/Xray
Produce comprehensive test reports for management and stakeholders
Collaborate with business, development, and project teams in an Agile environment
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremonies
Identify root causes of defects and recommend quality improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in large-scale software development environments
2–4 years hands-on experience with Selenium automation using Java and BDD
Strong experience testing core banking or retail banking applications
Hands-on experience with Jira and Xray for test and defect management
Strong API testing experience using Postman
Solid experience with SQL, databases, and data extract testing
Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills
Preferred
Java or other programming certifications
Software Testing / QA certifications
Company
Sharp Decisions
Sharp Decisions is a staffing and recruiting company that offers technology and business staffing solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen Ross
CEO of Sharp Decisions
Stuart Gottlieb
CFO/COO and Principal
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