Sr. Developer - Quality Engineering

USA TODAY Co.

5d • $105,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com
We’re looking for a Sr. Developer - Quality Engineering who is passionate about quality and automation to help shape the future of digital journalism and media delivery. In this role, you’ll work closely with product and engineering teams to evaluate and enhance QA strategies, ensuring our platforms deliver fast, reliable, and trustworthy content to millions of users. You’ll be a key player in building scalable test automation frameworks and driving quality initiatives across our content publishing, personalization, and media delivery systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Golang, Ruby).
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JUnit).
• Experience working with GitHub Actions and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of XCUITest, Espresso, Appium is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, editorial, and engineering teams to assess QA strategies and embed quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Ensure test coverage for critical workflows, including content ingestion, publishing, personalization, and user engagement features.
• Propose, Build, and Maintain QE tools that are modular and can be used across all projects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid deployment cycles and minimize production defects.
• Champion testability and observability, especially in high-traffic, high-availability environments.
• Mentor teams on automation best practices, helping shift testing left and improve developer ownership of quality.
• Analyze test results and production metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Help shape the future of how news and media are delivered to global audiences.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Collaborate with passionate team members committed to innovation.
• Enjoy a culture that values creativity, ownership, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

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