QA Automation Engineer / Developer

About The Company Vertical Screen, Inc is a leading provider of comprehensive background screening and employment verification services. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, security, and confidentiality, the company serves a diverse range of clients across multiple industries. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Vertical Screen strives to deliver reliable solutions that help organizations make informed hiring decisions. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing continuous improvement and professional development for its employees. About The Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions that enhance software quality and testing efficiency. You will play a key part in supporting our continuous delivery initiatives by creating robust automation frameworks, executing automated test suites, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with the requirement to be local for potential travel to our offices in Mt. Laurel, NJ or Warminster, PA. The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent (required); Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (preferred) 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation development Hands-on experience creating and implementing QA automation frameworks Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar Strong experience with API testing tools like Postman or REST-assured Experience testing enterprise integrations, APIs, or cloud-based platforms Strong programming/scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, or similar languages Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps Proficiency with version control systems like Git Experience with containerization and cloud environments Extensive experience with database testing and SQL queries Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or TestRail Manual testing experience Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for web, API, mobile, and backend applications Create and implement QA automation strategies aligned with project and organizational goals Develop reusable automation components and scalable testing solutions Execute automated regression, integration, functional, and smoke test suites Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test coverage Identify, document, and track software defects and testing issues Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on software quality metrics Participate in test planning, test case design, and risk assessments Maintain test environments, test data, and automation documentation Support performance, load, and API testing initiatives where applicable Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to automation tools, frameworks, and QA processes Mentor junior QA team members on automation best practices and testing standards Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for spouse and family coverage 401K plan with a generous company match Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care Voluntary insurance plans including life and disability coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Casual dress code fostering a relaxed work environment Employee referral bonus program Environmentally friendly workplace initiatives Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance Equal Opportunity Vertical Screen, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Candidates are subject to a drug test and background screening as part of the hiring process.