QA Automation Engineer

BackOps-AI • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our growing QA team.
In this role, you will be responsible for building, and maintaining scalable
test automation frameworks that cover UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You
will work closely with developers, designers, and fellow QA engineers to uphold
high standards of software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with test automation frameworks, API
testing, and modern CI/CD environments, along with the ability to drive
improvements in testing strategy and tooling. Experience exploring AI-assisted
testing or intelligent test automation approaches is considered a plus.

Requirements

• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
• Strong experience in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr).
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability of features and early defect detection.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues to development teams.
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and quality improvements.
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level