QA Automation Engineer

ClassWallet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Job summary

ClassWallet, a leading fintech, seeks a QA Automation Engineer to blend manual testing with automation for fast, reliable software delivery. The role emphasizes shift-left quality, collaboration with product and engineering, and building robust automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.

The candidate will develop automated suites (Playwright or Selenium), perform exploratory testing, participate in agile ceremonies, and help ensure high-quality releases for state and local government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation
• Experience performing both manual and automated testing
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Expertise with at least one programming/scripting language
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies with a Shift-Left mindset
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level manual exploratory testing for new features while building automated test scripts
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright or Selenium
• Participate in agile ceremonies providing the QA voice to focus on quality deliverables
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to clarify acceptance criteria and testability
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues
• Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work with developers for timely resolution
• Investigate defects, isolate root causes, and ensure resolution with engineering teams
• Advocate for shift-left testing practices and continuous quality improvement

Skills

Automation testing

CI/CD

Agile

Shift-Left

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

ClassWallet, a leading financial technology company in the United States serving agencies delegated responsibility to manage public funds, is seeking to hire a QA Automation Engineer to join our team.

Agencies use ClassWallet to get public funds to the right people, and ensure the funds are used for the right purpose. ClassWallet's suite of products and services empowers agency administrators to dramatically increase efficiency of funds distribution and spend compliance, reduce programmatic costs, maximize the full potential impact of the program, and satisfy the needs and expectations of policymakers, constituents and public reporting. ClassWallet has processed over $6.7 billion to date and serves public agencies across 39 states. In its 11+ years in operation, ClassWallet has completed over 12M transactions, funded 1.1M recipients, processed over 5M applications, and now serves 300+ state and local agency clients, supported by a team of 280+ full-time staff.

The Company has developed an industry-defining digital wallet solution which has gained rapid traction among state and local agencies and school districts across America. ClassWallet ranks as the 61st fastest growing software company on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the 21st fastest growing financial technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2023.

While the Company delivers immense business value, the social impact of ClassWallet is a fabric that runs through its mission and corporate culture. As a result of ClassWallet’s innovation, public programs run with exponentially more efficiency and the impact and breadth of the programs for the individuals they serve is dramatically higher. This mission complements the Company's mission-based culture with focus on gratitude and work-life balance.

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer who combines strong manual testing skills with experience in test automation to help build quality into the software delivery process. This role is ideal for someone who believes quality is a shared team responsibility that starts when requirements are being written. They will contribute to building testing practices that ensure fast, reliable, and continuous delivery of high-quality software.

The right candidate will have a shift-left mindset, working closely with product managers, developers, and other QA engineers to identify risks early, improve test coverage, and embed quality into the entire SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level manual exploratory testing for new features while simultaneously building out automated test scripts for long-term stability
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies providing the “QA voice” to keep the team focused on quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to clarify acceptance criteria and testability
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues
• Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work closely with developers for timely resolution.
• Investigate defects, help isolate root causes, and work with engineering teams to ensure resolution
• Advocate for shift-left testing practices and continuous improvement in quality processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation
• Experience performing both manual and automated testing
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Expertise with at least one programming/scripting language
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies with a Shift-Left mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with BDD (Gherkin, Cucumber)
• Familiarity with performance or integration testing
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Knowledge of API testing tools

ClassWallet is a positive, family-oriented team environment. Our focus is on encouragement, positive reinforcement, and gratitude. We work hard and are highly motivated to win but with a healthy perspective on life.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

ClassWallet.com is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.