Principal QA Engineer

Principal QA Engineer

Location:

Irvine, CA, US 92618

The Principal IT QA engineer will be a hands‑on, individual contributor responsible for designing and developing our testing automation framework utilizing Python, Playwright, PyTest, Java or TestNG. This role will also develop and evangelize enterprise‑wide testing strategy, standards, and best practices to improve software quality, increase test coverage, and strengthen release readiness.

• Design and build scalable test automation suites from scratch using programming languages like Python or Java with deep expertise in PyTest, TestNG, Playwright or Selenium for automation frameworks.
• Develop CI/CD infrastructures and build systems using Jenkins or Git Hub Actions to integrate with Test Management tool, QMetry preferred.
• Automate and execute RESTful API testing using industry‑standard tools like Postman, SoapUI, or equivalent.
• Build automated simulation scripts using testing tools like Apache JMeter or Load Runner for performance testing.
• Develop automation test plan, test strategy, test scenarios and review with pod leaders and business.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve software quality issues.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders to ensure the system satisfies real‑world operational needs.
• Work with offshore partners, QA, and cross‑functional teams to perform various software testing tasks.
• Estimate test workload and coordinate with development teams on priorities.
• Evaluate test results against expected results, implement improvements to process and recommend alternative testing as needed.
• Confirm the correctness of resolved defects and document results.
• Manage daily, weekly communication on testing status to internal and external project stakeholders.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Software QA automation field.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. JDE Enterprise One, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is required. Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
• Prior ERP functional, E2E, and regression testing experience with good understanding of business processes, supply chain, and financial flows in relation to ERP systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Python or Java with PyTest, TestNG, Playwright or Selenium to automate regression testing.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with API and performance testing using Postman and JMeter is a plus.
• Experience in CPG/Food service industry preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the systems development life cycle in the development and/or support of production systems, conversion activities, testing methodologies, and implementation procedures.
• Knowledge of supply chain, order to cash, purchase to pay, manufacturing and/or financial processes.
• Ability to communicate well and demonstrate business knowledge both verbally and in writing, strong time and work management skills and the ability to resolve critical project issues.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $ - $*

* The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:
Irvine California

Nearest Secondary Market:
Los Angeles