SDET- Remote

Title: SDET/ Automation Engineer Location: Remote Target Start Date: ASAP Type: Contract Pay Rate: DOE Job Description: Automation Test Engineer We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer with a strong background in API, UI, and microservices testing. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with automation frameworks, cloud environments, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to collaborate across global teams. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI (Selenium, TestNG, WebDriver) and APIs (Rest Assured, ReadyAPI, SoapUI, Postman). • Perform REST API testing and automation using Swagger documentation for validation. • Automate tests across the full stack: UI, application layer, REST APIs, and web services. • Build SQL queries and validate databases through automation. • Contribute to and enhance enterprise test automation frameworks. • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bamboo, Maven, Git, and Docker. • Execute test planning, estimation, strategy, and defect tracking in JIRA. • Generate and communicate test results, document defects, and validate bug fixes. • Coordinate with US and offshore QA teams to ensure coverage and quality. • Apply critical thinking to translate complex business/application flows into test cases. Required Skills & Experience • Strong experience with Selenium, ReadyAPI, Rest Assured, SoapUI, Postman. • Proven background in microservices testing and REST/JSON APIs. • Hands-on with Java (preferred), JavaScript, SQL for automation scripting. • Proficiency in automation frameworks and tools: JUnit, TestNG, Appium, Cucumber (BDD with Gherkin). • Familiarity with Kafka topics and consumer validation. • CI/CD expertise with Jenkins, Bamboo, Docker, Maven, Git, Stash/Bitbucket. • Cloud knowledge with emphasis on AWS and cloud-based web application architectures. • Experience with Selenium Grid for cross-browser parallel test execution. • Knowledge of Extent Reports, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ for automation reporting and development. • Strong understanding of concurrency, threading, algorithms, and data structures. • Frontend UI experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript. • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in Agile/Scrum environments. Welcome to ConsultNet and the family of companies, Tekne, SaltClick, TechBridge, and OmniMedia. As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore. Celebrating more than 25 years of partnership with a diverse client base, we've crafted rewarding opportunities for our consultants, fostering high-performing teams that deliver impactful results. Over the last few years thousands of consultants have found their calling with us in roles that have made a meaningful impact on their lives, enhanced their career, challenged them, and propelled them towards achieving their personal and professional goals. At the ConsultNet family of companies, we believe effective communication is crucial in aligning the right job with your unique skills and professional aspirations. To us, it's all about the personal approach we take and the values we uphold. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology positions across key markets nationwide. Client more at www.consultnet.com. We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job