Job Title: Junior Test Automation Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Houston, TX (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Based on experience
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Test Automation Engineer for a full-time, contract-to-hireopportunity with one of our clients in Houston, TX. This position is fully onsite and offers a great opportunity for a junior-level candidate to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to a wide range of modern testing tools and technologies.
While we do not expect candidates to have deep expertise in every area listed, the ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in programming, a hunger to learn, and the flexibility to adapt to a variety of tools and technologies. Training and mentorship will be provided for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web and desktop applications.
• Assist in programming custom .NET Windows applications to manipulate and validate data from databases and Excel.
• Work with complex JSON and XML strings for test validations.
• Contribute to regression testing using tools such as PlayWright, UFT, and Selenium.
• Support performance testing efforts with LoadRunner (C) or JMeter (Java/Groovy).
• Participate in testing RESTful APIs and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with QA leads and developers to ensure quality and efficiency throughout the SDLC.
• Utilize SQL to validate data and support test cases, including knowledge of MySQL, Oracle, stored procedures, and simple queries.
• Leverage Excel tools like Pivot Tables or Power Query for test data manipulation and reporting.

Skills & Experience (Preferred):

• Programming knowledge in C#, VBScript, Java, or Groovy.
• Familiarity with SQL (MySQL, Oracle), stored procedures, and data manipulation.
• Exposure to test automation frameworks: Selenium, UFT, PlayWright.
• Understanding of LoadRunner and/or JMeter for performance testing.
• Experience with REST APIs and tools for API testing.
• Ability to write and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.
• Hands-on experience with Excel for data transformation (Pivot Tables, Power Query).
• Working knowledge of Power BI is a plus, but not required.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 1–3 years of experience in test automation or software QA (internships and co-ops welcome).
• A strong willingness to learn and grow within a QA automation team.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-first attitude with a desire to contribute and grow.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to work onsite in Houston, TX. This is not a remote position.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Opportunity to grow into a permanent role with full-time benefits upon successful completion of the contract period.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web and desktop applications.
• Assist in programming custom .NET Windows applications to manipulate and validate data from databases and Excel.
• Work with complex JSON and XML strings for test validations.
• Contribute to regression testing using tools such as PlayWright, UFT, and Selenium.
• Support performance testing efforts with LoadRunner (C) or JMeter (Java/Groovy).
• Participate in testing RESTful APIs and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with QA leads and developers to ensure quality and efficiency throughout the SDLC.
• Utilize SQL to validate data and support test cases, including knowledge of MySQL, Oracle, stored procedures, and simple queries.
• Leverage Excel tools like Pivot Tables or Power Query for test data manipulation and reporting