QA Engineer III (AI-Powered)

Planet DDS; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Employee Well-Being program

23 Days of Annual Leave

Technology Stipend

Job summary

Planet DDS is seeking an AI-Powered QA Engineer III to enhance testing workflows for dental SaaS products. The role involves implementing automation testing frameworks and mentoring team members, contributing to performance improvements and collaborating across product teams.

This hybrid position requires 5–7 years of QA experience, particularly with AI-powered tools, and strong collaboration skills. Join Planet DDS and help revolutionize the future of dental technology.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in software engineering development and QA roles.
• Experience in automation testing and building automation frameworks.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the automated testing framework for SaaS products.
• Mentor and train team members on automation and quality practices.
• Work with the engineering team to improve product performance.

Skills

AI-powered software testing tools

Automation testing

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Collaboration and communication

Tools

Jira

Zephyr Scale

Applitools

Mabl

TestComplete

Job description

About Planet DDS

We’re on a mission to fix dental software – and we’re not playing small. Our platform replaces clunky, outdated systems with modern, cloud‑based, AI‑powered technology built to actually work at scale. From practice management to imaging to revenue cycle automation, we’re tearing down the old infrastructure and rebuilding the future of dentistry. Planet DDS is the fastest‑growing provider of dental practice management solutions and the #1 cloud platform for DSOs and multi‑location groups.

Here, you won’t just join a team – you’ll join a movement. We want bold thinkers who are ambitious enough to push limits, empathetic enough to work as one, and accountable enough to own big outcomes. Trust is our currency, collaboration is our edge, and impact is our fuel. If you’re ready to grow fast, challenge the status quo, and help reinvent an entire industry, Planet DDS is where you belong.

Location

This is a hybrid position working 1–2 times per week in our Glasgow, Scotland office.

Overview

We are seeking an AI‑Powered QA Engineer III to test SaaS and mobile products for dental offices and dental groups. This individual will leverage AI tools and capabilities to enhance and expedite their software testing workflow. To be successful, the engineer will need to be self‑motivated, a critical thinker, be able to take high‑level directions, communicate clearly, and drive to completion in a very fast‑paced environment.

Job Duties

• Bring AI tools and capabilities advocacy to an engineering team
• Design, implement and maintain the automated testing framework for SaaS products
• Mentor and train other team members on automation, quality practices and principles
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews, effort estimates, task breakdowns, and other team discussions
• Assess and raise risks across the Planet DDS solution
• Work with the engineering team continuously improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of Planet DDS products
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to design and deploy new features
• Learn about the latest tools and patterns consistent with your role
• Other duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications

• 5–7 or more years of experience in software engineering development, test, and/or QA role
• Track record using AI‑powered software testing tools like Applitools, Testim, Mabl, TestRigor, TestComplete, UI‑TARS, Midscene and Puppeteer
• Experience in automation testing and building automation frameworks from the ground up
• Experience in programming (ideally JavaScript/TypeScript and/or C#)
• Experience with test case management techniques, technologies, and approaches
• Experience with Jira & Zephyr Scale would be beneficial
• Knowledge of how to characterize different risk scenarios (functional/closed‑box, boundary, verification and validation, acceptance, load, stress, performance, HA/DR)
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to engage throughout the department and the company to achieve goals

Benefits

• Medical and Dental insurance
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Employee Well-Being program
• 8 Public Holidays
• 23 Days of Annual Leave
• Company Paid Sick Time
• Volunteer Time Off
• Technology Stipend
• Employee Referral program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary and Compensation

Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for variable pay as part of the total compensation package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Planet DDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.