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The Senior Engineer Automation Quality is responsible for leading the design, development, and evolution of test automation frameworks and solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of moderately complex systems and applications. This role is automation-first, with responsibility for building and maintaining robust automation ecosystems while selectively contributing to manual testing where needed. The engineer will partner closely with architecture, development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure solutions meet functional, performance, and business requirements, including integration into CI/CD pipelines and enabling continuous quality engineering practices, while driving automation maturity and scalability for revenue-critical systems.
What you will do
Define and document system/application scope, requirements, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with architecture, engineering, and business stakeholders
Analyze functional and technical requirements to ensure completeness, testability, and alignment with business objectives
Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and repositories with minimal supervision
Drive automation strategy, including framework design, tooling decisions, and adoption across teams
Identify and prioritize opportunities to replace manual testing with automated solutions
Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for moderately complex, multi-platform applications
Ensure appropriate test coverage across functional, integration, and regression testing layers
Track, analyze, and communicate quality metrics, risks, and test results to stakeholders
Troubleshoot defects, perform root cause analysis, and partner with engineering teams to ensure timely resolution
Provide support for applications, including diagnosing and resolving system and performance issues
Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, communicating feasibility, risks, and status
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in quality engineering and automation
What you will bring
5 – 7 years of experience in quality engineering, including both manual and automation testing
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, QA lifecycle, and automation best practices
Proven experience designing and building test automation frameworks and repositories
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
Hands-on experience with modern automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured)
Experience in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Ability to operate independently and lead automation initiatives with minimal oversight
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
Experience designing, executing, and analyzing automated test scripts and results
Exposure to performance testing tools is a plus
Experience supporting revenue-generating or customer-facing systems preferred
What will set you apart
Strong SQL skills for data validation and backend testing
Experience with enterprise testing tools (e.g., Quality Center or similar)
Knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, and modern application architectures (vs. generic “mainframe/client-server” phrasing)
Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic quality ownership
Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
Strong understanding of business workflows and their impact on quality outcomes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range
$79,400.00 - $112,175.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
06-05-2026
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