Sr. Automation Engineer

This position is unable to provide sponsorship, now or in the future, and is not able to work on a corp-to-corp basis. Candidates that are currently on a student visa are not eligible for this position. This position requires candidates to complete an assessment prior to being submitted to the position for consideration.

Job Title: Sr. Automation Engineer (API Focus)

Location: Bentonville, AR (100% Remote)

Workplace Type: Fully Remote

Duration: 12 months

Start Date: May 10, 2026

Drug Test Required: No

About the Role

Imagine working in an environment where a single line of code can improve the experience of millions of users. This Sr. Automation Engineer opportunity supports a large‑scale modernization initiative, focused on refactoring legacy systems and preparing for a major database migration. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring API reliability, data integrity, and overall system quality in a highly automated, agile testing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on automation engineer who thrives in backend/API testing, enjoys solving complex problems, and brings strong Java coding expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust REST API automation test suites
• Analyze API documentation to create comprehensive test scenarios, including positive, negative, boundary, and edge cases
• Perform backend data validation using SQL across relational databases
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams in an agile environment
• Support automated testing efforts within cloud-based environments
• Troubleshoot test failures and isolate root causes efficiently

Tools & Environment

• Languages: Java
• API Automation: Rest Assured, Postman, SoapUI
• Frameworks: TestNG, JUnit
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Methodology: Agile / Automated Testing Environment

Competencies

• Strong expertise in REST API automation (highest priority)
• Advanced API test design and strategy
• Solid SQL querying and backend validation
• Experience automating tests in cloud environments
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bentonville, AR.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $56.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.