Senior QA Automation Engineer

Barti

1d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a seasoned Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will involve leading test automation efforts, ensuring product quality across our platform, and establishing best practices for quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in test automation, demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, and have a passion for delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of healthcare providers and their patients.

Requirements

• 3+ years (ideally 5+) of relevant work experience in QA automation on an engineering team
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Typescript for test automation
• Experience testing web applications, APIs, and relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Experience with AI-powered tools for test automation
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Background in healthcare technology or regulated industries
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience with cloud-native testing approaches
• HIPAA compliance and security testing experience
• Performance and load testing experience
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive automated test suites across web, API, and integration layers.
• Write high-quality, maintainable test automation code, adhering to established company coding standards and best practices.
• Review and refactor existing test automation to ensure its effectiveness, reliability, and scalability.
• Estimate testing timelines and effort, ensuring that quality gates are met without blocking releases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level QA engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, Design, and Customer Success to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead the technical design of test automation frameworks and strategies, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and business goals.
• Manage multiple testing initiatives concurrently, prioritizing effectively based on risk and business impact.
• Analyze complex technical challenges related to testing and quality, and propose innovative solutions.
• Identify, document, and track bugs through to resolution, working closely with engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features and existing functionality.
• Stay updated with emerging testing technologies, tools, and industry trends to ensure the company's QA practices remain cutting-edge.
• Propose and drive the adoption of best practices, tools, and processes to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in design and code reviews to identify potential quality issues early in the development cycle.
• Foster a culture of quality within the engineering team and across the organization.
• Clearly communicate test coverage, quality metrics, release readiness, and technical concepts regularly to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the product management and engineering teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure product objectives are met.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven, rapidly scaling company changing the future of eye care
• Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
• Collaborate with a passionate, fun, and supportive team
• Competitive salary - $120,000 - $150,000
• Equity in a fast-growing startup
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Annual professional development stipend
• A high-impact role with plenty of room for growth, ownership, and creativity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed