Test Engineer (Automation/Manual)

Temporary Job Request Number: IT - 1480 - Test Engineer (Automation/Manual)

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Test Engineer (Automation/Manual)
NYPA Business Unit Information Technology & Cyber Security
Experience Level 3 (10+ years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment BAU and backfill for Luminate
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 08/04/2026
Due Date 08/19/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver, Ethics Disclosure, and Secondary Employment Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

• Your email submissions must contain:
• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Direct Hourly Labor and Hourly Billing rates
• Visa work authorization, if applicable
• For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
• NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
• For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

The need is to support testing for BAU initiatives and backfill partly for Testing Luminate resource.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Test Engineer will play a key role in supporting the testing activities on the project, review vendor test activities and deliverables.

• Facilitate automation testing in Tricentis Tosca with DEX environment
• Create, update and support automation scripts using Tricentis Tosca
• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases
• Implement test strategies, plans, and frameworks across NYPA initiatives
• Support defect management triaging the issues
• Create and review Functional test plans. scenarios and scripts
• Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing
• Leverage AI-driven testing tools for test generation and defect prediction
• Support testing of AI/ML models, including output validation and data quality checks
• Collaborate in Technical Requirements document
• Create Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Assist team with stakeholder communications
• Weekly status reports. Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes for weekly meetings.

Skills

10+ years of applicable experience as a test automation engineer Strong experience in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts in Tricentis Tosca using TCD approach. Extensive experience in integration testing including API Extensive experience in defect tracking and reporting Hands-on experience in CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps Ability to write and execute SQL queries to validate data in databases. Familiarity with different types of databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB). Experience in performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling. Knowledgeable with waterfall and agile methodology. Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, RestAssured, or Karate Understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and DOM. Knowledge of browser developer tools for debugging and inspecting web elements. Experience in SAP/S4 HANA testing especially ISU- Utilities, SAP FICO, SAP MM, SAP SD is a plus Knowledge with mobile testing frameworks and tools like Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, or Robot Framework is a plus. Understanding of mobile OS platforms (iOS, Android). Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in test automation, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, Ruby, or VBScript would be plus. Knowledge of version controlling like GitHub repository is a plus Strong communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details

Education & Certifications

BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited school, or equivalent. Testing certifications like ISTQB, Tricentis TOSCA certifications is highly preferred