Sr. Developer - Quality Engineering

Gannett; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company in Virginia seeks a passionate Sr. Developer - Quality Engineering to enhance QA strategies and quality initiatives. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve automation and deliver trustworthy content. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Science, 3+ years of development experience, and proficiency in automation tools. Competitive salary offered between $115,000 and $125,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of development experience.
• Experience working with GitHub Actions and Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of XCUITest, Espresso, and Appium is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, editorial, and engineering teams to assess QA strategies.
• Ensure test coverage for critical workflows.
• Propose, build, and maintain QE tools.

Skills

Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Golang, Ruby

Experience with automation tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JUnit)

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

We're looking for a Sr. Developer - Quality Engineering who is passionate about quality and automation to help shape the future of digital journalism and media delivery. In this role, you'll work closely with product and engineering teams to evaluate and enhance QA strategies, ensuring our platforms deliver fast, reliable, and trustworthy content to millions of users.

You will be a key player in building scalable test automation frameworks and driving quality initiatives across our content publishing, personalization, and media delivery systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, editorial, and engineering teams to assess QA strategies and embed quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Ensure test coverage for critical workflows, including content ingestion, publishing, personalization, and user engagement features.
• Propose, build, and maintain QE tools that are modular and can be used across all projects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid deployment cycles and minimize production defects.
• Champion testability and observability, especially in high‑traffic, high‑availability environments.
• Mentor teams on automation best practices, helping shift testing left and improve developer ownership of quality.
• Analyze test results and production metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Golang, Ruby).
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JUnit).
• Knowledge of XCUITest, Espresso, and Appium is a plus.
• Experience working with GitHub Actions and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What You'll Bring

• A deep appreciation for the role of quality in digital products and services
• A strategic approach to automation, balancing speed, coverage, cost, and maintainability.
• A collaborative spirit that thrives in cross‑functional environments.
• A data‑driven mindset, using metrics to guide decisions and improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Help shape the future of how news and media are delivered to global audiences.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Collaborate with passionate team members committed to innovation.
• Enjoy a culture that values creativity, ownership, and continuous learning.

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $115,000 and $125,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.