QA Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

ClassWallet, a leading fintech in the United States, is hiring a QA Automation Engineer to join the team and drive quality across the SDLC. This role blends manual testing with automation to deliver reliable software and robust test coverage.

The ideal candidate will work closely with product managers, developers, and other QA engineers to embed quality, accelerate delivery, and participate in agile ceremonies, ensuring acceptance criteria are clear and testable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or software engineering.
• 5+ years of software quality assurance with a focus on automation.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing in CI/CD environments.
• Proficiency with Playwright or Selenium automation frameworks.

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 for quality deliverables.
• Clarify acceptance criteria and testability with engineers and product managers.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues.
• Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work with developers for timely resolution.
• Investigate defects, identify root causes, and ensure resolution with engineering teams.
• Advocate for shift-left testing and continuous quality improvements.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

CI/CD integration

Programming/Scripting

Agile methodologies

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Jira

TestRail

Gherkin/Cucumber

API testing tools

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.