Senior QA Automation Engineer

xebiacee; USA; Remote; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote-first environment

AI-assisted development practices

Zusammenfassung

xebiacee is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design and evolve automated testing for web and backend systems across product streams. The role blends hands-on coding with framework ownership and quality advocacy within engineering teams, embedding reliable automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities include building tests, improving frameworks, planning test scenarios, API and backend automation, performance testing, and promoting best practices across teams.

Qualifikationen

• Five+ years in software test automation.
• Experience with OO languages, preferably Java.
• Experience with Playwright for end-to-end browser testing.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and maintain automated tests for web apps and backend services.
• Develop and improve test automation frameworks and reusable libraries.
• Plan and structure test scenarios and test cases from features.

Kenntnisse

English (B2)

Software testing

Test automation

Tools

Playwright

BrowserStack

Jenkins

Postman

RestAssured

RestSharp

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

Role overview

This is a senior individual contributor role focused on designing and evolving test automation for web and backend systems across multiple product streams. The position blends hands-on coding with framework ownership and quality advocacy, working closely with engineering teams to embed reliable automated testing into continuous delivery pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated tests for web applications and backend services
• Develop and continuously improve test automation frameworks and reusable libraries
• Plan and structure test scenarios and test cases aligned with feature requirements
• Implement API and backend test automation, integrating suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Execute and support performance testing activities as part of release readiness
• Review existing automation approaches and champion best practices across teams

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience in software test automation
• Strong hands-on skills with an object-oriented language, preferably Java
• Practical experience with Playwright for end-to-end browser testing
• Familiarity with cloud-based device and browser platforms such as BrowserStack
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tooling, ideally Jenkins, and of SQL for data validation
• Experience with Postman and backend test libraries such as RestAssured or RestSharp
• Solid grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle and structured test design
• Professional English at B2 level or above
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery quality
• Eligibility to work from within the European Union with a valid work permit

Nice to have

• Structured application of generative AI inside the SDLC, including prompt patterns or embedded workflow integrations
• Curiosity about agent-based and AI-augmented development practices, with willingness to experiment beyond standard tooling

Benefits and work setup

• Remote-first arrangement for candidates based in the European Union
• Standard hiring process: CV review, HR call, technical interview, team or client interview, and final decision