About Our Client:
The organization operates in the cybersecurity industry, addressing challenges related to the reliability, security, and quality of cybersecurity products. It focuses on developing robust cybersecurity platforms with an emphasis on quality assurance and automated testing to ensure secure and reliable product releases.
About the Opportunity:
The SENIOR QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER role is critical to leading and scaling quality assurance efforts across the cybersecurity platform. The position involves designing, implementing, and improving automated testing frameworks to enhance product quality and security. This role contributes by mentoring junior engineers, influencing engineering practices, and integrating automated testing seamlessly into the development lifecycle, thereby ensuring high-quality and secure software releases.
Responsibilities:
Lead design and execution of QA strategies, frameworks, and automated test plans
Identify and define opportunities and strategies for automation
Participate in early lifecycle reviews to assess quality risks
Define quality metrics and report on automation coverage and product quality
Continuously improve QA tools, techniques, and processes
Design and develop automated testing frameworks using Playwright and JavaScript
Create maintainable automated tests covering backend, frontend, and infrastructure components
Establish and promote coding standards and testing best practices
Manage CI/CD-integrated testing infrastructure and quality gates
Improve existing automation reliability and coverage
Troubleshoot flaky tests and complex environment issues
Analyze test results to differentiate product defects from other issues
Contribute to automated security checks in CI/CD pipelines
Mentor junior QA and automation engineers and conduct code reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective test strategies
Advocate for early testing and quality engineering practices
Promote a culture of quality and accountability
Requirements:
5+ years in Software Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles
Strong experience designing automated tests for modern web applications
Proficient with Playwright and JavaScript or TypeScript; experience with other frameworks is a plus
Solid understanding of various testing methodologies
Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with complex applications involving role-based access and security policies
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical feedback
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred:
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or similar technologies
Experience in security-critical or infrastructure-heavy systems
Familiarity with API security and data protection
Experience leading QA in Agile environments
Familiarity with security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
Base salary: $90,000 – $120,000
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Performance bonus and equity eligibility
Remote work
Benefits & Perks:
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with company match
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.