QA Automation W2 contract Plano, TX or Irvine, CA
Job Description: Candidate with at least 7+ years of experience in software testing, test automation, or quality engineering Strong hands-on programming experience in C# Experience with Selenium WebDriver (web UI automation) and API automation (REST/SOAP) Relevant automation experience to understand existing frameworks and scale up quickly to create/debug scripts Experience creating new automation frameworks from scratch (web, API, service-level, and end-to-end) Strong SQL and data validation experience across systems Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or TeamCity) Mortgage, Financial Services, Lending, or other regulated-industry domain knowledge is a plus
Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, API, service-level, integration, and end-to-end testing using C# and Selenium WebDriver Validate application behavior beyond the UI - service responses, data transformations, event flows, and downstream system impacts Assist with solutions to validate complex scenarios at a code or infrastructure level Analyze automation failures, identify root causes, reduce test flakiness, and improve automation reliability Investigate complex application, automation, data, integration, and environment issues using logs, metrics, traces, and telemetry Determine root cause of issues (database, file systems, etc.) and work with Development teams to resolve them Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure results provide meaningful feedback for build/deploy/release decisions Support release readiness activities with clear test results, risk indicators, and quality recommendations Support planned production releases and critical off-hours deployments as needed Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; must be a quick learner Soft skills: strong communication, presentation, documentation, and team coordination; must be flexible for urgent quality-related tasks
Skills Required: o Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - a software tester who can code and writes test code against product/application code o 7+ years of test automation experience using C#, Selenium WebDriver, and API automation o Strong experience with API testing, service-level validation, integration testing, and end-to-end workflow validation (REST/SOAP) o Experience with Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and BDD o Hands-on experience with cross-browser UI testing and responsive design testing o Experience working in a CI/CD environment for executing automated tests (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or TeamCity) o Experience with test management/defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Confluence o Strong understanding of SDLC, agile delivery, release validation, and quality engineering principles o Continuously improve the test process by identifying and implementing best practices, tools, and techniques o Provide timely and accurate reports on testing progress and results to stakeholders o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate and resolve reported issues
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Experience with performance, resiliency, security, accessibility, or contract testing Experience with observability tools/production telemetry to troubleshoot and improve coverage Experience with AI-assisted testing tools for test design, automation, or defect analysis Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures
Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing, consulting, and software development partner headquartered in Dallas, Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique business needs and delivering tailored technology and workforce solutions. Our focus is on connecting the right talent with the right opportunity-ensuring clients receive dependable, skilled professionals and candidates receive meaningful career growth and support. We work closely with small to mid-sized organizations to provide flexible, high-quality services that drive performance, innovation, and long-term success.