Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer Location Plano, TX Onsite Flexibility Onsite Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 1 month – 3 months Pay Rate: $39.00–$40.00 / Hour (USD) Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary This is a backfill automation engineering position focused on test automation and execution. The role requires proven experience in UI and API automation testing with a strong emphasis on creating reusable test frameworks and managing automated test integration. The candidate will collaborate across teams to develop automation strategies, solve complex technical problems, and support deployment and release activities within an Agile development environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute an automation planning and scripting strategy to ensure effective and efficient automation execution Design and develop reusable test frameworks for both UI and API testing with emphasis on reusability and maintainability of test scripts Manage the integration of automated test scripts with a test management tool for efficient test management and reporting Analyze and solve complex problems and motivate team members to produce creative solutions Collaborate in the overall automation effort, influence priorities, and assist team members Set up and maintain pipelines for test execution to support automation efficiency and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices Support deployment and release activities to ensure automation aligns with the software development lifecycle Collaborate in the creation of QA program estimates and automation timelines for project planning and resource allocation Work closely with different teams and stakeholders to drive automation initiatives forward Required Skills Very good proficiency in Java core concepts Strong understanding of mobile applications testing Very good understanding of Junit/BDD/Selenium framework Experience in UI and API automation testing Strong understanding of test frameworks and creation of test frameworks Proficiency in scripting languages (Java or Python) for test automation Strong understanding of backend services and API testing methodologies Experience with CI/CD pipelines Experience with tools such as Appium, Perfecto, Seetest, or Saucelabs Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders Preferred Skills Familiarity with Agile development methodologies Knowledge of automotive systems or relevant domain knowledge Willingness to adapt to new technologies and stay updated with industry trends Local candidate open for onsite location in Plano, TX Required Experience 3–5 years of automation experience in testing and execution Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (degree is not mandatory; equivalent experience is acceptable) Important Notes This is a short-term backfill position with a contract duration of 1 month to 3 months. Only submit candidates who are comfortable with this duration range. Candidates must be local and available for onsite work in Plano, TX. MS Teams interview will be conducted. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-03435