Own the quality strategy and automated testing framework for mission-critical applications across API, web, and mobile layers. Design scalable test suites, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, reduce manual testing, define acceptance criteria, identify risks, review test code, and mentor junior QA engineers. The role requires strong automation, programming, API testing, DevOps, communication, and client-facing nearshore or offshore experience.
About CodeRoad
CodeRoad provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
About the RoleAs a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will own the quality strategy and automated testing framework for mission-critical applications. You will act as the primary anchor for ensuring system reliability, building scalable test suites that cover API, Web, and Mobile layers. This role requires an autonomous mindset to identify edge cases, reduce manual testing overhead, and drive a "quality-first" culture within the POD. Your success is measured by test coverage, the speed of feedback loops, and your ability to mentor engineers on modern testing methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Framework Design: Lead the design and maintenance of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium).
- Test Orchestration: Build and evolve comprehensive test suites for APIs and frontends to ensure stable delivery.
- CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid releases.
- Quality Advocacy: Work closely with developers and product owners to define acceptance criteria and identify risks early in the lifecycle.
- Team Influence: Elevate the team’s quality standards through deep code reviews of test scripts and mentoring L1/L2 QA engineers.
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years in Software Quality Assurance with a heavy focus on automation.
- Automation Mastery: Advanced proficiency in tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
- Coding: Strong proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation (Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python).
- API Testing: Deep experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
- DevOps: Understanding of Git and CI/CD integration for automated testing.
- Communication: Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) for collaboration with US-based clients.
- Environment: Mandatory experience in nearshore/offshore client-facing startup cultures.
- USA Contractor / 100% Remote
- Competitive Pay (USD)
- Holidays Off & Paid Time Off
- Health insurance assistance program
- Opportunity to work with high-growth US-based companies and cutting-edge tech stacks.
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