Quality Control Engineer III (Hybrid - Orange, CA)

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Control Engineer III to join our Information Systems. This role involves diving into our core systems, including our vital IRIS platform, to champion the accuracy, reliability, and excellence of complex technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test approaches for software features, workflows, and integrated systems
• Develop and enhance automated testing frameworks and CI/CD quality integrations to improve reliability and scalability
• Design and apply test approaches for assigned projects across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
• Improve and monitor quality metrics for assigned projects to evaluate test effectiveness, defect trends, and coverage
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate testing practices into development, deployment, and release workflows
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Pytest
• Write and improve automated UI tests based on prior automation experience and team practices
• Perform hands-on testing across assigned systems and projects to identify defects, validate functionality, and reduce delivery risk
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring issues and support preventive actions to reduce defect recurrence
• Support quality gate adherence within CI/CD processes and release workflows
• Apply testing practices that align with expectations related to privacy, security, accessibility, and quality standards
• Serve as a peer mentor and trainer to Quality Control Engineers I and II by sharing expertise and guiding testing practices
• Evaluate and adopt new tools, automation techniques, and testing frameworks that improve efficiency and coverage

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience
• Six years of experience testing software products in a professional setting
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing test automation and quality assurance practices within complex software environments
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and CI/CD environments to support reliable, efficient, and scalable software delivery
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Pytest, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings, testing outcomes, and quality risks to cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency in test automation and programming, with the ability to design, write, and maintain automated test cases (including UI tests) and supporting frameworks
• Ability to analyze system behavior, identify defects, and resolve complex testing issues independently once familiar with the system and product landscape
• Ability to influence testing approaches and quality decisions by providing informed input on coverage, prioritization, and test strategy
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new testing tools and technologies to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience testing software products in a professional setting
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Pytest, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings, testing outcomes, and quality risks to cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency in test automation and programming, with the ability to design, write, and maintain automated test cases (including UI tests) and supporting frameworks
• Ability to analyze system behavior, identify defects, and resolve complex testing issues independently once familiar with the system and product landscape
• Ability to influence testing approaches and quality decisions by providing informed input on coverage, prioritization, and test strategy
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new testing tools and technologies to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $108,000–$125,000, with a target compensation of $108,000 - $118,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is available in a hybrid work environment adjacent to one of our offices in Oakland, CA; Orange, CA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; Boston, MA; or Chicago, IL.