Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Automation Engineer works in a hybrid arrangement in Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC. Compensation is $40–$43 per hour. The role leads UI automation initiatives and supports quality across the software development lifecycle. The engineer builds and maintains automation frameworks and test suites, validates APIs, and works with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to improve test coverage and software quality. The role also analyzes results, supports defect investigation, and mentors team members on automation practices.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain UI automation frameworks using Playwright
• create and execute automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• build frameworks and define automation standards and practices
• develop regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end test suites
• perform API automation testing
• use Selenium, BDD, and Cucumber where applicable
• collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams
• analyze test results, identify defects, and support root-cause analysis
• improve automation efficiency, coverage, and execution performance
• mentor team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation engineer

diverse lynx

hybrid

phoenix az

charlotte nc

api automation

playwright

java

typescript

selenium

bdd

cucumber

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 8 years of test automation and quality engineering experience and highlights Playwright, Java/TypeScript, API automation, Selenium, BDD, and Cucumber.

About the employer

Diverse Lynx is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.