QA Automation Engineer

Empower Pharmacy

QA Automation Engineer building automated tests for Empower Pharmacy’s regulated medication manufacturing and ordering systems. Integrating testing into CI/CD while ensuring compliance, traceability, and software quality.

Posted 8/19/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining automated UI and API test scripts, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in regulated environments. Proficient in analyzing test results and implementing improvements to enhance test coverage and stability.

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Test Automation FrameworksSeleniumAPI Testing ToolsPythonISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

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Hard Skills

Automated Test ScriptsRegression TestingTest PlansTest Data ValidationSQLDefect TrackingTest StrategiesTest Evidence DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisTest Coverage Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsJenkinsPostmanAzure DevOpsGitJiraAI-Enabled Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Automation EngineeringAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerMicrosoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Industry Keywords

Regulated Software EnvironmentsPharmaHealthcareLife SciencesAgile/Scrum Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCypressJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJMeterPythonSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain automated UI, API, and regression test scripts and frameworks
Translate requirements and user stories into test plans, automated test cases, and acceptance criteria
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and maintain supporting test environments and test data
Identify, document, and track defects; determine root causes and verify fixes through automated regression
Evaluate the impact of code and system changes on test coverage, prioritize testing by risk, and flag significant quality risks before release
Reduce manual testing and improve test stability, maintainability, and overall test suite health
Partner with developers, QA analysts, product owners, validation, and quality teams to align priorities and coordinate reliable test execution
Execute testing with documentation, traceability, and data integrity practices consistent with CSV and 21 CFR Part 11 expectations
Build technical knowledge from test results, production incidents, and stakeholder feedback to improve coverage and prevent recurring defects
Use AI-enabled analysis when appropriate for test design and defect triage while preserving human review and accountable decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and practical experience
6+ years of experience in QA automation, building and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks in a professional software environment
Proven ability to design test strategies, troubleshoot automation failures, document test evidence, and deliver reliable testing outcomes across cross-functional stakeholder groups
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
Experience building and maintaining automated UI and API test suites
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used for test automation, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured
Working knowledge of SQL for test data validation
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile/Scrum practices, and defect-tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Ability to analyze test results and production data, identify failure patterns, determine root causes, and convert findings into practical improvements
Working capability with AI-enabled analysis for test design and defect triage while maintaining human validation, data integrity, and accountable engineering judgment
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) required
Experience testing within regulated, quality-controlled, or highly documented software environments such as pharma, healthcare, or life sciences preferred
Experience with performance or load testing tools such as JMeter or k6 and exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure preferred
ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE), or equivalent test automation certification preferred
Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals a plus
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Wellness perks
IV therapy
Compounded medications