Senior QA Automation Engineer

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-time payments

Set hours

Flex days

Long-term remote roles

Contracting process

Monthly payments

Job summary

Proxify is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join one of our high-growth client teams as the principal architect of quality assurance strategy. You will move beyond manual validation to build robust, scalable automation frameworks that ensure software reliability at high velocity.

You will own the testing lifecycle—from defining test strategies and selecting tools to integrating automated suites into modern CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test automation with Playwright, Cypress or Selenium.
• Experience building and scaling automation frameworks from scratch.
• Extensive API testing experience (RESTful/GraphQL) with Postman, SuperTest or RestAssured.
• CI/CD integration experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Mobile automation with Appium or Maestro is a plus.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like k6 or JMeter.

Responsibilities

• Define the automation roadmap and select tools to match the client tech stack.
• Write, maintain, and optimize complex end-to-end integration and regression tests.
• Partner with Developers and Product Managers to ensure testability and Definition of Done.
• Identify and track defects, enabling rapid resolution with the dev team.
• Act as a Quality Evangelist, reviewing test scripts and sharing best practices.

Skills

Test automation

QA strategy

Code reviews

Defect tracking

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Postman

SuperTest

RestAssured

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Appium

Maestro

k6

JMeter

Docker

Percy

Applitools

OWASP

Job description

Defining the future of work & living globally

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction.

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.

Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join one of our high-growth client teams as the primary architect of their quality assurance strategy. In this role, you will move beyond manual validation to build robust, scalable automation frameworks that ensure software reliability at high velocity.

You will be responsible for the entire testing lifecycle—from defining test strategies and selecting the right tools to integrating automated suites into modern CI/CD pipelines. This is a role for a "Developer in Test" who is passionate about building invisible safety nets that empower development teams to ship code with total confidence.

What we are looking for:

5+ years of experience in test automation, with deep expertise in modern frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

Proven track record of building and scaling automation frameworks from scratch (Page Object Model, Screenplay Pattern, etc.).

Extensive experience testing RESTful and GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman, SuperTest, or RestAssured.

Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.

Experience with mobile automation using Appium or Maestro is a significant advantage.

Familiarity with performance testing tools like k6 or JMeter to identify system bottlenecks.

Nice-to-Have:

Knowledge of Docker for containerized testing environments.

Experience with Visual Regression testing tools (Percy, Applitools).

Background in Security Testing (OWASP principles).

Responsibilities:

Define the overall automation roadmap and select the appropriate tools to match the client's technical stack.

Write, maintain, and optimize complex end-to-end (E2E) integration and regression test suites.

Partner with Developers and Product Managers to define "Definition of Done" and ensure testability is considered during the design phase.

Identify, document, and track software defects, working closely with the dev team to ensure rapid resolution.

Act as the "Quality Evangelist" within the team, conducting code reviews for test scripts and sharing best practices in automated testing.

What we offer:

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Predictable project hours

Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.

Flex days, so you can recharge

Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.

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Compensation

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