QA Automation Engineer

ClearGov; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(k)/RRSP match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ClearGov is hiring a QA Automation Engineer to promote software quality across the product team. You will coach, test, and develop automated tests, working closely with Engineering to scale delivery for customers.

The role emphasizes a balance of manual exploratory testing and automated regression, with opportunities to mentor others and grow within a remote, US-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience with modern tools and practices.
• Strong TypeScript and Playwright experience.
• Experience with REST APIs; familiarity with Swagger and Postman.
• Knowledge of AWS and SQL.
• Understanding of CI/CD and Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a test strategy balancing manual testing with automated regression.
• Write and maintain end-to-end tests in Playwright.
• Act as QA lead within an Agile squad and participate in refinement/daily standups.
• Investigate defects by analyzing AWS logs, Datadog metrics, and SQL data to provide insights.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

QA Experience

TypeScript

Playwright

REST APIs

SQL

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

AI Testing

Tools

Swagger

Postman

AWS

Job description

About ClearGov

ClearGov is building the modern financial operating layer for the public sector.

We help US local governments and school districts plan, budget, report, and communicate their finances with clarity and confidence. From long-term planning to financial reporting, compliance, and transparency, our platform connects the work finance teams are already doing and makes it easier to deliver for their communities.

Today, more than 2,000 public sector organizations use ClearGov, and we continue to expand our platform and reach as we grow.

Our Core Values

• Be Clear & Credible
  
  
  
  • We are authentic in our interactions, communicating with clarity, speaking with honesty, and following through with consistency. We turn transparency into our greatest competitive advantage.
  
  
  
  


• Be Human
  
  
  
  • We are human partners to our colleagues and customers and lead with consideration and kindness - making space for others to do the same. We turn empathy into a shared strength.
  
  
  
  


• Be Better Together
  
  
  
  • We are committed to building an inclusive community where everyone thrives. We share successes, support each other through challenges, and show up for our teammates the way we show up for our customers. We turn togetherness into our greatest advantage and collaboration into our greatest multiplier.
  
  
  
  


• Be Honourable/Honorable
  
  
  
  • We are responsible to our colleagues and customers. We bring our full selves to every conversation, every project, every decision, and every relationship. We act with intention, deliver on our commitments, and lead with integrity - even when no one is watching. We turn honour into the foundation that powers everything we do.
  
  
  
  


• Be Connected
  
  
  
  • We are culture builders where people are seen, welcomed, and celebrated. We show up in every interaction - the laughs, the wins, the hard days. We turn connection into opportunities for people to feel they belong.
  
  
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You take ownership and follow through


• You communicate clearly and effectively


• You’re comfortable solving problems and figuring things out


• You learn quickly and adapt as things change


• You care about the team, not just your own work


• You bring a sense of humor and perspective to what you do

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our team.

This role is responsible for promoting software quality on the product team through coaching, testing, and automated test development. You’ll work closely with the Engineering Team and play a key role in helping us continue to grow and deliver for our customers.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Design and implement a test strategy that balances manual exploratory testing for complex user stories with automated regression suites to ensure maximum release velocity and stability.


• Write and maintain automated end to end tests in Playwright.


• Act as the quality lead within an Agile squad, participating in refinement and daily standups.


• Investigate complex defects by analyzing AWS logs, Datadog metrics, and SQL databases, providing developers with detailed technical insights to accelerate the bug-fix lifecycle.


• Mentor junior team members.

What You Bring (Critical Skills + Experience)

• 5+ years of QA experience leveraging modern tools and best practices


• Strong programming experience in TypeScript and Playwright


• Understanding of code architecture best practices such as reusability, maintainability, scalability, and abstraction.


• Experience working with REST APIs and usage of tools like Swagger and Postman to invoke and understand the functionality behind the APIs under test


• Experience with Amazon Web Services


• Experience with SQL and relational databases


• Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery


• Understanding of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology


• Experience using AI to assist in testing and / or code development

Compensation:

• In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 CAD and exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at ClearGov, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, interview performance, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary for the role. Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Why Join ClearGov

• Remote and flexible work environment


• Meaningful work that impacts communities across the United States


• Collaborative, high-performing team


• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities to grow as we scale

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance


• FSA, HSA, and/or Dependent Care FSA (US)


• Life + AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability insurance (US)


• Life + disability insurance (Canada)


• 401(k) (US) / RRSP (Canada) with 3.5% match


• 10 company holidays


• 3 wellness days


• Paid vacation time off


• Sick and safe time off


• Paid parental leave


• Paid bereavement leave


• Paid jury duty + civic service leave


• Employee assistance program


• 2 summer days + annual end-of-year “Dimming of the Lights”


• Employee referral bonus program

Equal Opportunity Employer

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.