Software QA Automation Engineer (Local Only / 80% Remote)

Job Title: Software QA Automation Engineer (Local Only / 80% Remote)

Client: State of Arizona – AZASRS

Location: 3300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire; eligible for full-time conversion after ~6 months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (40 hours/week)

Work Type: Hybrid (80% Remote – onsite 1–3×/month)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available (must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future)

Position Overview

The Arizona State Retirement System (AZASRS) is seeking a Software QA Automation Engineer – Technical Lead to lead quality automation strategy, evolve frameworks, and integrate AI into testing workflows. The ideal candidate is a QA leader with deep technical knowledge, strong hands-on automation skills, and proven experience building scalable, reliable test ecosystems in CI/CD environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation strategy, architecture, and standards (Java-based with UI/API automation evolution).



• Implement PR-level tests, contract/API checks, and CI/CD quality gates for early, trusted feedback.



• Leverage AI and LLM-based tools for automated test generation, self-healing, and failure triage.



• Collaborate with DevOps and Architects to optimize pipelines, data management, and release flow.



• Mentor QA engineers and conduct code reviews for automation best practices.



• Build live Grafana dashboards to monitor test coverage, stability, and flakiness.



• Troubleshoot and resolve systemic quality issues across development and production.

Required Skills

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  10+ years in QA/Automation, with 5+ years leading or architecting frameworks.



• Strong experience with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) using Gherkin or Cucumber .



• Proficiency in JavaScript , Python , PowerShell , Bash , or Ruby .



• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Maven .



• Demonstrated success embedding automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Grafana , Docker/Kubernetes , and Azure/AWS/GCP .



• Familiarity with AI-driven test automation , Jira , and Confluence .



• Knowledge of Playwright (Java/TypeScript) and Selenium WebDriver frameworks.

Tech Stack

Languages/Frameworks: Java, JUnit, Maven, Cucumber/Gherkin

Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Observability: Grafana

Backend: Spring Boot/Spring Security, Oracle DB, FileNet

Scripting: PowerShell, Bash

Cloud: Azure / AWS / GCP

Work Setup

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  Hybrid: Primarily remote, with in-person meetings in Phoenix as needed (1–3×/month).



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  Equipment: Personal laptop required; Windows workstation provided for remote access.



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  Eligibility: Must be AZ-local and authorized to work in the U.S.

Primary Skills

JavaScript | Jira | Python | Confluence | Maven | Azure | Bash | PowerShell | AWS | Gherkin/Cucumber | Grafana | Docker/Kubernetes | Spring Framework | Container Architecture | AI experience | Behavior-Driven Development | GCP | Playwright | Selenium WebDriver

Compensation: $63.00 per hour

About SR International INC.

SR International has been a leading name among the IT consulting companies with offices in US and India. For past 16 years, our industry experience and domain knowledge have enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers.

We Are Leading IT Based Solution Providers

Today, the world of business information represents the realization of our collective efforts toward improving the future. Held only by the limits of our imagination, the business world is accelerating at an ever-increasing pace. Imagine a better way of doing business, of implementing the perfect software, of refining practice or business integration. All it takes are benchmark standards in service, support, and technical know-how, which have been our bread and butter.

Established in 2002, SR International Inc is one of the fastest growing and reputed provider of Information Technology Services and Solutions in the USA. Since our inception, we have been a trusted IT partner for our clients. We take pride in our highly skilled IT Resources and unique engagement model. We have been consistently delivering on our promises as a high-performance team. Our expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobility, Web Technologies, ERP and CRM are second to none. Our industry-leading flagship product iMathSmart is re-defining math learning experience for school students.

Career At SR International

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