Posted Sep 10, 2026

Automation Engineer

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KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. Job Title: Automation Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Duration: 24 + Months Job Description: - Multiple openings. - Design, develop, and implement automation testing frameworks to support backend APIs, web services, and mobile applications based on requirements. - Analyze business and technical requirements. Identify and document requirements using SharePoint and JIRA. - Analyze business and technical requirements. - Work with functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing. - Work with Java, REST Assured, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Appium, Selenium WebDriver, Android and iOS platforms, Git, JIRA, SharePoint, API Automation, UI Automation and CI/CD implementation. - Maintain versions of the source code. - Develop API testing framework using REST Assured with TestNG framework using Behavior Driven Development (BDD) approach to test REST and gRPC webservices. - Design and implement mobile test automation scripts for Android and iOS applications using Appium with TestNG and Java. - Review ongoing progress in daily scrum meetings and use Agile Methodology. - Implement the automation testing framework across the existing web services to be tested. - Analyze REST and gRPC-based API features by reviewing user stories. - Develop and implement automation test scripts for service endpoints using REST Assured with Cucumber BDD framework. - Implement UI automation for web applications using Selenium WebDriver, Page Object Model (POM), TestNG/Cucumber. - Develop and maintain test plan and test cases for unit, integration, functional, regression test scenarios for both automated and manual testing. - Execute test plan, test cases and report test results in central software management tool. - Work with Java, Rest Assured, Seetest, TestNG, Appium, Postgres, MongoDB, SQL, HP Quality Center/ALM, Appium, Soap UI. - 40 hrs/wk. Requirements: - Must have Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Engineering, or related field (Will accept a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years progressive post baccalaureate experience in lieu of Master's). - Must have 2 years experience (or 2 years experience as QA Engineer, or related occupation). - Must have 2 years experience designing, developing, and implementing automation testing frameworks to support backend APIs, web services, and mobile applications; Working with functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing. - Analyzing business and technical requirements; Working with Java, REST Assured, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Appium, Selenium WebDriver, Android and iOS platforms, Git, JIRA, SharePoint, API Automation, UI Automation and CI/CD implementation. - Must be willing to travel (10-15%) within the US to unanticipated locations on short notice for extended periods of time. - Telecommuting permitted. - Salary: $143,832/year. How to Apply: - To apply email resume to hr@kaygen.com with job title and ID# 187 or mail to: Human Resources, Kaygen, Inc., 100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 890, Irvine, CA 92618. About Kaygen: - At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. - Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations, skills, and potential. - Whether you're taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity, KAYGEN is more than a staffing partner—we're a community dedicated to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive. - Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. - For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com. Benefits: - Free Healthcare Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Free Life Insurance - Sick Time Off Additional Programs: - Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. - A unique and exclusive talent community supported by KAYGEN, that includes programs like: - Mentorship Program - Certifications - Referrals - Family and Wellness benefits - Continuous Growth and Career Development