We currently have a career opportunity for an Automation Test Engineer to join our team. Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent, and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the Appian platform and other complementary technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts while serving as a client-facing representative during project discussions. This role requires active participation in Agile ceremonies, analysis of test results, defect management, and execution of manual testing when automation coverage is unavailable or automation execution fails.
ResponsibilitiesAutomation Testing
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and application testing.
- Create and maintain automation test suites to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Perform script maintenance and establish automation maintenance plans to support evolving application functionality.
Execute automated test runs and analyze test execution results.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Perform manual testing when automation is unavailable or test scripts fail.
- Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
- Conduct root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
Validate fixes and perform regression testing as required.
Reporting & Analysis
- Analyze automation execution outcomes and provide actionable insights.
- Prepare and present defect analysis reports, trend reports, and quality metrics.
- Monitor and communicate testing progress, risks, and quality status to stakeholders.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of test processes and automation frameworks.
Client & Agile Engagement
- Act as a client-facing QA representative and communicate testing activities effectively with stakeholders.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, product owners, and clients to understand requirements and ensure quality delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in automation testing and test execution.
- Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools.
- Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients.
- Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation tools.
- Experience testing APIs and web applications.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of reporting and dashboard tools for quality metrics.
Key Competencies
- Client-facing communication
- Automation strategy and maintenance
- Defect analysis and trend reporting
- Test execution and quality assurance
- Agile collaboration
Critical thinking and problem-solving
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $45864 to $101,520. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.
Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Disability Accommodations:
Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
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About UsPerficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com. About the TeamOur Intelligent Automation experts help our clients bridge how work is performed today and how they want to work tomorrow, by leveraging DPA, RPA, and AI to align all aspects of the client’s operations. We partner with some of the most recognized brands in the business with equally matched partnerships. Together, we bring visions to life and drive value and efficiency through process improvement and technology integration.
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