QA Operations Engineer

QA Operations Engineer

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love.

Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Role

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Operations Engineer to build the infrastructure that empowers our QA team. In this role, you won't just be writing tests—you will be acting as a force multiplier. You'll manage our extensive automation libraries, seamlessly integrate QA into our CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with business partners to ensure our eCommerce sites deliver flawless experiences during high-traffic events.

Responsibilities:

• Test Framework Architecture:
  Extensive experience managing and scaling test libraries in Playwright for complex eCommerce platforms (e.g., cart, checkout, account management).
• Performance & Load Mastery:
  Proficiency in performance testing utilizing Load Runner to ensure our platforms handle peak traffic events (like Black Friday or flash sales) without degradation.
• Backend & Data Quality:
  Strong backend testing capabilities, including API testing (Swagger, Postman) and Database validation using SQL to verify pricing, catalog, and order systems.
• CI/CD Integration:
  Proven experience integrating automated tests seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines alongside our Dev Ops team.
• Business Alignment:
  Proven ability to collaborate with business partners and product managers to translate strategic eCommerce business features into comprehensive automated testing strategies.

Bonus

Skills:

Familiarity with AI-assisted test generation and accessibility testing for consumer-facing websites is a strong plus!

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of progressive experience in QA Automation, Software Development, or Dev Ops, with a strong track record of architecting automated testing frameworks from scratch.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automation
  
  Skills:
  
  Hands-on experience with modern test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright or Cypress) for end-to-end testing.
• CI/CD Fundamentals:
  Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how to integrate automated tests.
• Backend Testing:
  Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman/Swagger) and basic SQL knowledge for data validation.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across Product, Business, and Dev Ops teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $ USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days…