Responsibilities
- Lead the architect, design and development of automation testing tools, frameworks and processes for ensuring user experience and data quality across all product lines
- Work closely with multiple teams to identify areas that can benefit from automation and design software solutions accordingly
- Drive the software quality assurance life cycle within an Agile process
- Mentor and coach team members on best practices for automation development
- Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and practices
- Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices and standards in automation and software development
- Establish and govern key automation metrics (e.g., ROI, flake rate, coverage by risk) and communicate test suite health and risks to cross-functional teams and engineering leadership.
Requirements
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven technical expertise, with a deep understanding of software architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
- Strong proficiency and hands-on expertise in Typescript and Python are mandatory, as these are the primary languages used across our product lines, including experience with NodeJS.
- Demonstrated ability to proficiently utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI tools to enhance automation strategies and test efficiency.
- Mandatory deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript), with strong hands-on experience in framework architecture and debugging.
- Extensive experience with API testing (REST/GraphQL) for comprehensive data and service integration validation.
- Understanding of CI/CD and continuous automation pipelines (Github Action)
- Familiarity with version control, defect tracking, and test management tools (GIT, JIRA, Qase)
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with load/stress testing frameworks and methodologies
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g.,Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Nice to Have
- data analysis skills
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — San Diego, remote
Additional Information
- generous vacation and parental leave
- flexible working hours
- San Diego employees work from their homes as well as in our stunning main headquarters enjoying a gym with classes and (early next year) spa services, outdoor lawn work area, and steeply discounted food hall.
- Remote employees work from home and visit the main office for group events and in-person collaboration.
