Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

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As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at webAI, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our automated testing infrastructure. You’ll take a proactive role in improving product quality, setting testing standards, and mentoring others on automation best practices. You’ll work cross‑functionally with engineering, Dev Ops, and product teams to ensure high confidence in every release of our distributed AI platform.

This is a highly technical, hands‑on role suited for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, takes ownership of quality initiatives, and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges with a test‑first mindset.

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation frameworks and test suites, leveraging AI/ML for smarter, more resilient, and self‑healing testing.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and data engineers to define and implement comprehensive AI‑first test strategies and plans that align with business requirements and project goals.
• Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution using tools like Jira.
• Develop and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Define testing strategies, edge cases, and automation goals.
• Monitor product quality metrics and proactively suggest process improvements.
• Ensure testing of AI models and edge‑deployed systems aligns with privacy and performance expectations.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure test coverage across new and existing features.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and best practices across the engineering teams.
• Contribute to overall quality initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and proposing automation‑based solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in test automation or software QA, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Expertise in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript).
• Deep experience with automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tooling (e.g., Git Lab runners, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman, REST‑assured, Swagger).
• Experience testing cloud‑based or distributed systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a detail‑oriented, analytical approach.

• Experience automating tests for distributed systems, edge computing, or AI/ML workflows.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other container/orchestration technologies.
• Experience with performance, load, or security testing.
• Experience with configuring Git Lab runners.
• Background in startup environments or agile product teams.

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• 401(k) match (US‑based only).
• $200/month Health and Wellness stipend.
• $400/year Continuing Education Credit.
• $500/year Function Health subscription (US‑based only).
• Free parking for in‑office employees.
• Unlimited approved PTO.
• Parental leave for eligible employees.
• Supplemental life insurance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Software Development

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