QA Automation Engineer

Job Title     : QA Automation EngineerLocation     : Dallas, TX (Onsite)Experience: 15+ YearsDuration: Contract Role   Mandatory Skills: E2E, Playwright, UI Automation, Orion UI, MQTT, Azure DevOps, YAML Job Description:Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end (E2E), integration, and system-level automated testsBuild and extend Playwright-based UI automation for Orion UI and related web applicationsDevelop robust Python-based automation frameworks following strict linting, formatting, and type‑checking standardsImplement testing around event-driven and messaging systems, including MQTT-based workflowsCreate and maintain Dockerized test environments for local, integration, and CI executionIntegrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines, ensuring reliable quality gatesCollaborate with product, UI, backend, and DevOps teams to identify test gaps and improve system testabilityParticipate in code reviews with a strong focus on test quality, maintainability, and reliabilitySupport and evolve internal tools such as CLI utilities, simulators, and test orchestration scriptsTroubleshoot flaky tests and improve test stability across environmentsExperience:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or similar areas with sufficient experience is acceptable.5 – 10 Years of experience in software development and test automation (SDET). Required Technical SkillsTest Automation & LanguagesPython (advanced) for automation framework and tooling developmentStrong experience with end-to-end UI testing, preferably using PlaywrightFamiliarity with type checking (mypy), linting (ruff), and automated formattingExperience designing scalable and maintainable test frameworksInfrastructure & ToolingDocker & Docker Compose for test environment orchestrationExperience testing distributed systems and microservicesFamiliarity with Redis, messaging systems, or simulatorsHands-on experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines (YAML)Cloud & DevOpsWorking knowledge of Azure (ACR, pipelines, environment configuration)Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflowsUnderstanding of secrets management and environment-based configurationAPIs & MessagingExperience testing MQTT-based systems or other event-driven architecturesAPI testing and validation in automation-heavy environments