QA Automation Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement performance and load testing strategies for web applications and backend services.
• Write, optimize, and maintain automation scripts to streamline and enhance testing processes across various test environments.
• Create and expand a comprehensive automated testing framework that includes test plans, test cases, and continuous testing pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and customer success, to ensure test strategies support overall project goals and deliverables.
• Implement and oversee continuous integration (CI) and continuous testing (CT) pipelines to ensure timely feedback on application performance and quality.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on application performance and resource utilization throughout testing cycles.
• Provide clear and detailed test reports, including actionable insights for stakeholders.

Job Competencies

• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and scripting skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automated testing, with a strong focus on writing and maintaining automation scripts.
• 5+ years of experience in performance and load testing.
• Proficiency with load testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Playwright and C# or similar, with proven experience writing test scripts from scratch.

Compensation & Benefits

• The selected candidate should have the skills, qualifications, and experience consistent with a Senior I level within Brandt’s job architecture.
• The starting compensation range is $95,000.00-$115,000.00, with the final level and corresponding salary determined based on the candidate’s expertise, qualifications, and prior experience within the applicable pay band.
• Health insurance through United Health Care including one plan offering fully covered for the employee (family members can be added at a discounted rate).
• Vision insurance fully covered for the employee (family members can be added at a discounted rate).
• Dental insurance available for purchase.
• Flexible/Open paid time off (PTO) policy (available after 30 days of continuous service).
• Nine (9) paid holidays.
• 401k plan with matching company contributions.
• Annual year-end performance bonuses.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Life insurance fully covered by the company.
• Long term disability insurance fully covered by the company.
• Free Udemy account for ongoing professional development and learning.