QA Automation Engineer - Hybrid- Des Moines, Iowa

Job Category: Technology

Requisition Number: QAAUT
002011

• Posted :
  October 21, 2026
• Full-Time

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Wellabe is looking for a QA Automation Engineer 2 to join our team. This individual is responsible for supporting the quality and reliability of Wellabe’s platform products through hands-on test automation and quality assurance practices. This role executes automated and manual testing across UI, API, and integration layers, contributing to the ongoing growth of automation coverage.

This position works closely with Engineering and Product teams to validate quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. The QA Automation Engineer 2 builds and maintains automated test scripts, participates in CI/CD testing processes, and applies established quality assurance standards and tools to improve test coverage and release confidence, escalating complex issues to senior QA team members as needed.

• Design and implement automated test scripts for UI, API, and integration testing using established frameworks and tools such as Playwright.
• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing across assigned applications and features.
• Develop and maintain test cases and automated test scripts based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in iterative Agile development, validating individual features and integrations as they are delivered to testing environments
• Collaborate with developers to identify, document, and track defects through resolution, contributing to improved test coverage and reliability.
• Perform backend data validation by developing and executing SQL queries to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Contribute to test plans, including test case development, estimates, and test environment coordination.
• Follow established quality assurance standards, processes, and best practices set by senior QA team members.
• Support the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops workflows using tools such as Git Hub Actions.
• Assist with the adoption of AI-driven and intelligent testing tools, such as self-healing automation and test prioritization, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Track and report on test execution status, defect trends, and quality metrics for assigned work.
• Participate in sprint planning and backlog refinement, helping to define clear and testable acceptance criteria.
• Escalate complex testing scenarios, framework issues, and automation design questions to senior QA Automation Engineers or team leads.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, regulatory, audit, and risk requirements in regulated or audit-heavy environments.

• Working knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks, such as Playwright, and exposure to API testing tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, or equivalent toolsets.
• General understanding of modern application architectures, including APIs, microservices, and cloud-based environments.
• Experience contributing to and maintaining automation frameworks under the direction of senior QA staff.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Dev Ops practices, and continuous testing concepts.
• Exposure to performance, resilience, and other non-functional testing concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with effective written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI-assisted testing tools in daily work, with a focus on continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks while seeking guidance from senior team members on complex or ambiguous scenarios.
• General understanding of Agile and SAFe delivery models within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience in automation or manual testing, with a growing focus on automation as a primary responsibility.
• Experience contributing to automation efforts across one or more test layers.
• Experience participating in quality assurance practices within Agile and Dev Ops teams.
• Prior exposure to AI-based or intelligent test automation tools preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paternity leave

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