Quality Assurance Tester Job at Seneca Resources Company, LLC in Birmingham

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 Type: 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.