Sparq

Principal QA Automation Engineer

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15 days ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Design, enhance, and maintain automated testing solutions across non-production and production pipelines.
  • Develop and optimize automated test workflows using Jenkins and integrate testing into existing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Execute API and ad hoc testing with Postman Enterprise in collaboration with development teams.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test scenarios using JSON and XML.
  • Use SQL for database validation, data-integrity verification, and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain and enhance automation processes involving authentication, XML-based orchestration, and database validations.
  • Collaborate with Java and C development teams to identify testing requirements, investigate defects, and improve automated test coverage.
  • Provide technical guidance, leadership, mentoring, and coaching on automation best practices and testing-pipeline improvements.
  • Use and promote AI tools such as Claude to improve work quality and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with automated testing, API testing, database validation, and test workflow development.
  • Experience with Jenkins, Postman Enterprise, JSON, XML, and SQL.
  • Ability to collaborate with teams working in Java and C environments.
  • Understanding of the software development life cycle.
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor others, oversee projects, and execute deliverables.
  • Consultative problem-solving approach with strong client focus and communication skills.
  • Willingness to experiment with, learn, and champion AI tools; Claude Certified Developer or Architect certification is highly preferred.
  • Ability to adapt in a high-growth organization and demonstrate continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, and teamwork.

Benefits

  • Remote or hybrid work options.
  • Training, mentorship, and industry certification opportunities.
  • Recognition programs and employee awards.
  • Competitive salary and robust benefits package.
  • Matching 401(k) plan and substantial paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • C2C is not available.

Tech Stack

CJavaJenkinsPostmanSQL

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About Sparq

501-1,000 employees

Sparq is a U.S.-based digital engineering consultancy that designs, builds, and supports AI-enabled software, data, and cloud systems for enterprise clients. It delivers custom applications, ML/AI solutions, and modernization services, validated in its internal The Shop practice and implemented via its Intelligence Studio. Headquartered in Atlanta, it serves Fortune 1000 organizations across logistics, real estate, and financial services, holds Snowflake Elite and AWS Advanced partner status, and is a portfolio company of Harvest Partners.

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