Senior QA Automation Engineer

• Design and implement testing strategies,including agenticAI, to provide automated validation of quality metrics and gates within the system.Identifyappropriate testingstrategies to apply for differing scenarios and processes.Provideexpertguidanceonfunctional and data-oriented risks.

• Help ensure that system components are built with security as a high priority.

• Maintain the highest engineering standards in collaboration with product owners, architects, and stakeholders, in support of our systems and services 

• Understand new product capabilities and decompose the implementation into specific functional changes for verification

• Createappropriate mockservices to ensure zero dependency, where possible, with other teams

• Provide entry and exit points for automated services that other engineers may use to ensure their own quality before it reaches the team level.

• Build solutions using the best practices of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps.

Team Operations & Success (20%)

• Participatein andpossiblyleadAgile ceremonies. Contribute to development ofnew processesfor agentic-centered development.

• Participateand leadpeer reviews of software engineering artifactsfor both design and code

• Assistin the resolution of production issues

• Be a fierce advocatefordevelopment standards and security policies and procedures

• Adopt the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practice of rapidly implementing, testing, and delivering high-quality code based on the team’s DevOps model

• Continuously develop the skillsrequiredto work as part of the Agile team in a poly-skilled development environment

• Contribute to SDLC process design when appropriate

Systems Analysis and Development(20%)

• Develop andmaintaina thorough understanding of the customer’s business processes and operations

• Work closely withArchitects and Engineers toevaluatefeature requests,providelevel-of-effortestimates,and contribute toplanning.

• Analyze and conduct testing todeterminethe most efficient approaches for our systems and benchmark current approaches

About you, youhave:

• ~7+years of experience in software systems, testing, qualityassuranceand scripting/development

• Working experience with quality tools, such as Cucumber, Jest, Postman, etc.

• Familiarity with advanced testing strategies such as using test doubles (stubs, fakes, shims, mocks)

• Basic understanding of performance testing and the mechanics of operating one

• Experience applying AI for both development and testing purposes

• Experience testing codeand scripting withinanAmazon Web Servicesenvironment(Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Dynamo, etc.)

• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps, infrastructure and how role access works

• Experience working in Agile methodologies

• Proven ability to pitchnew ideasand implement improved systems and processes

• Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical ability

• Able to function independently and in a collaborative environment

• Ability to travel 3-5 times a year to our NYC or Reston, VA office

All roles at College Board require:

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.

• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal

• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receivingtimely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.

• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success

• Authorization to work in the United States

About Our Process

• Application review will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.· While the hiring process may vary, it generallyincludes:resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.

What We Offer

AtCollegeBoard, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.We’rea self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation

• The hiring range for this role is $153,000–$166,000.

• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar rolesatthe College Board.

• We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.

• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.

• You’llhave open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and whatit’slike to workatCollegeBoard throughout your hiring process. Check outourcareers pagefor more.