Systems Analyst 2 (QA Automation Engineer)Position Overview: Client is seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst 2 / QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Selenium-based test automation and software quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in designing automation frameworks, executing comprehensive testing strategies, and ensuring high-quality delivery of enterprise applications in an Agile environment.Key Responsibilities:Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed test scenarios and casesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriverBuild and enhance scalable automation frameworks (data-driven, hybrid, BDD)Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testingConduct API testing using tools like Postman and RestAssuredCollaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to ensure clarity of requirementsParticipate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)Perform defect tracking, root cause analysis, and impact assessmentIntegrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Provide test coverage analysis and quality metrics reportingValidate backend data using SQL queriesRequired Skills & Experience:7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testingStrong hands-on expertise in Selenium WebDriver and automation toolsProficiency in Java (preferred), C#, or Python for automation scriptingExperience building automation frameworks from scratchStrong understanding of functional testing principlesExperience with: o Test frameworks: TestNG / JUnit / NUnit o Build tools: Maven / Gradle o Version control: GitExperience integrating automation with CI/CD toolsHands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured)Strong SQL skills for backend validationExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsStrong knowledge of: o Test planning and strategy o Test case design techniques o Regression and risk-based testingAbility to independently own testing for modules/featuresStrong defect lifecycle management experienceStrong end-user perspective and problem-solving mindset