QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer | Enterprise Application Modernization & Azure Cloud Migration (SPEED Project) REMOTE About the Role This role will support a major enterprise application modernization initiative. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining robust automation frameworks, validating software enhancements, ensuring the quality of production fixes, and supporting the migration of legacy applications to modern technologies and Azure Cloud.   The ideal candidate will have experience testing enterprise Java applications, developing automated test suites, and collaborating closely with development teams in an Agile environment.   Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated test suites. Create and execute test cases for new development stories and application enhancements. Validate fixes for production and internally identified defects. Test applications undergoing modernization from legacy technologies to modern platforms. Support quality assurance activities related to infrastructure upgrades and Azure Cloud migration initiatives. Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. Participate in story grooming sessions and help define acceptance criteria. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Document and track defects through resolution.   Current Technology Environment   Java 8 / J2EE Java EJB JAXP JSP JavaScript Oracle MySQL IBM WebSphere Linux GitLab Maven XML XSLT   Future Technology Environment As the modernization effort progresses, the technology stack is expected to evolve toward:   Spring Boot Angular NoSQL Databases DevSecOps Tools and Practices Microsoft Azure Cloud   Required Qualifications Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices. Experience testing Java/J2EE web and enterprise applications. Experience with functional, integration, regression, and API testing. Familiarity with Oracle and MySQL databases. Experience working in Linux environments. Knowledge of build and source control tools such as Maven and GitLab. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.   Preferred Qualifications Experience testing applications running on IBM WebSphere. Familiarity with XML, XSLT, and enterprise integration technologies. Exposure to Azure Cloud migration or cloud testing initiatives. Experience with Spring Boot and Angular applications. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience with NoSQL databases. **Only shortlisted candidates are going to be contacted.** Benefits:   Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.   ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.