Senior QA Automation Engineer

Guardian Life

full-time

Posted on: 8/22/2025

Location: New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $80,940 - $132,975 per year

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About the role

The Senior QA Automation Engineer leads end-to-end quality efforts across complex software solutions.
This role combines deep technical testing experience with strong business domain knowledge to proactively drive quality outcomes that matter.
The ideal candidate will influence quality across the product lifecycle, advocate for testability and user-centric validation, and ensure delivery of secure, reliable, and business-aligned solutions.
Define and lead test strategies and validation plans across platforms and product lines
Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with product and engineering to ensure coverage of critical business scenarios and customer flows
Lead quality risk identification and mitigation planning throughout the SDLC
Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics
Mentor QA engineers and contribute to capability-building across the team
Support production readiness, root cause analysis, and post-release quality reviews

7+ years of QA automation testing experience, including experience in senior or lead roles
Proven track record in designing automation frameworks and scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)
Experience in CI/CD integration and Agile delivery models
Proficient with API, performance, and security testing tools
Demonstrated ability to understand complex business domains and validate critical workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across levels
Domain experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related work history