QA Automation Lead
Qu POS
AWSCloudCypressDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptTypeScript
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Coterie
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CypressJavaScriptSDLCTypeScript
About the role
- We’re looking for a Senior SDET who’s passionate about quality engineering and deeply experienced in automated and manual software testing—particularly for APIs and UIs.
- You’ll support multiple product teams across the company, partnering with developers, product managers, and analysts to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable software that delights our customers.
- You’ll lead the effort to define, implement, and scale testing strategies across our platforms.
- This includes building robust test automation frameworks, mentoring other engineers, and helping teams close testing gaps with strong test design and analytical skills.
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies for frontend and backend systems
- Lead the development of automated tests using Playwright / Cypress for UI testing and Postman (or similar) for API testing
- Perform manual testing for edge cases or when automation is not feasible
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and close gaps in test coverage
- Support and advocate for quality across multiple agile teams, driving end-to-end, regression, and exploratory testing
- Contribute to and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor test results, triage failures, and provide clear feedback to development teams
- Assist with production defect analysis and root cause investigation
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation
- Strong hands-on experience with: Playwright and/or Cypress for UI test automation
- Postman, Swagger, or similar tools for API testing
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, or C# for writing tests and debugging
- Deep understanding of functional, integration, regression, and E2E testing
- Strong analytical and communication skills—able to break down requirements into testable components
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and help shift testing left in the SDLC
- Experience working in an agile environment with modern CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
- 100% remote
- Health insurance through Aetna (we pay 100% of premiums)
- Dental and vision insurance through Guardian (we pay 100% of premiums)
- Basic life insurance (we pay 100% of premiums)
- Access to flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) (for those using HSA eligible plans)
- 401K plan (up 4% match with immediate vest)
- Flexible PTO policy offering up to 3 weeks of time off to support onboarding and integration during the first twelve months of employment
- 12 company-paid holidays each year
- Continuing education annual stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
automated testingmanual testingtest automation frameworkstest designtest plansUI testingAPI testingfunctional testingintegration testingregression testing
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingleadership
