job summary: We are seeking a Systems Analyst 2 with strong QA automation experience to support application development initiatives through high-quality testing and scalable automation solutions. This role focuses on building Selenium-based frameworks, executing end-to-end testing, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality and speed. Ideal candidates bring deep hands-on automation expertise, strong SQL and API testing skills, and experience working in Agile environments. location: Austin, Texas job type: Contract salary: $60 - 65 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Job Responsibilities: Analyze business and technical requirements to define test strategy and approachDesign, develop, and maintain Selenium-based automated test scriptsBuild and enhance scalable automation frameworks (data-driven, hybrid, BDD)Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testingDevelop detailed test cases, scenarios, and test dataPerform API testing and validate backend data using SQLIdentify, track, and resolve defects with root cause analysisIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders in Agile environmentsParticipate in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectivesReport on test coverage, quality metrics, and release readiness qualifications: Qualifications: - 7+ years of experience in QA/testing with a focus on automation - Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver - Proficiency in Java (preferred) or C#/Python for automation scripting - Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks - Solid understanding of functional testing principles and methodologies - Experience with TestNG, JUnit, or NUnit - Familiarity with Maven or Gradle and version control tools (Git) - Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions) - Experience with API testing (Postman, RestAssured, or similar) - Strong SQL skills for data validation - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.