Senior QA Automation Engineer - Integrations

Quality Analysis & Change ManagementUS Exempt RegularFull timeStateside Exempt 3.3

Sr. Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Integrations)

Quality Analysis & Change Management

Full-time, Exempt Regular, Pay Grade 3.3

Location: Hybrid (Onsite presence in Adelphi, MD required at minimum 2-3 days a week)

Summary:

The Sr. Quality Assurance Automation Engineer serves as the strategic and hands‑on QA expert for integrations developed on MuleSoft and related enterprise systems. The role defines and executes QA strategy, develops testing approaches, and conducts both manual and automated testing to ensure high‑quality integrations across the UMGC ecosystem. This position collaborates cross‑functionally to validate data accuracy, integration reliability, and alignment with business and technical requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead QA strategy, execution, and governance for enterprise integrations, ensuring adherence to QA standards and procedures.
• Develop and execute end‑to‑end test plans, cases, and documentation for integrations spanning PSFT, Workday, OnBase, DocuSign, AEM, D2L, and third‑party systems.
• Design, build, and maintain automated regression test suites for APIs and services using Playwright (TypeScript preferred) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Validate data mappings, transformation logic, API behavior, and integration accuracy across source and target systems using queries and analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, architects, functional QA Leads, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned to business outcomes.
• Provide effective defect reporting, triage, and resolution; support release readiness activities; and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Lead comprehensive code reviews to enforce architectural standards, ensuring consistency, maintainability, and high performance across all automation test suites.
• Deliver strategic and tactical progress reports to leadership during recurring syncs and departmental meetings to ensure transparency and cross-functional alignment.

Competencies:

• Analytical and critical‑thinking skills with strong problem‑solving ability
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Collaboration and communication effectiveness with cross‑functional teams
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Technical curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in Agile and iterative delivery models

Skills:

• Test automation development (Playwright, TypeScript)
• Integration and API testing (REST, SOAP, file‑based, middleware)
• Data validation and SQL/querying across multiple systems
• Automation framework design and maintenance
• Test planning, execution, and defect management
• CI/CD integration and shift‑left testing practices
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar QA tools

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of automated integration testing experience for enterprise applications.
• 5+ years hands‑on test automation experience using Playwright and TypeScript
• Strong background testing custom applications (preferably NEXT.js) and complex integrations
• Experience validating data across systems and testing middleware‑driven workflows
• Demonstrated experience in Agile environments managing multiple priorities

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience performing proofs of concept for new tools or applications
• Experience with MuleSoft or other integration platforms
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager, Salesforce, PSFT, D2L, or Workday—especially within higher education
• Familiarity with AI‑driven testing or LLM‑enabled QA tooling
• Experience using JMeter or BlazeMeter for performance testing

Certifications:

• Any QA automation, cloud, or MuleSoft certifications are a plus.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.

• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.

• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).

• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

Hiring Range:

$105,000.00 - $120,000.00