Lead QA Engineer

StackAI

Lead QA Engineer building automated tests for Stack AI’s no-code AI workflow platform. Validating web, API, and backend reliability across releases and CI/CD pipelines.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation and quality assurance, with proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript. Capable of developing automated test suites, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Test AutomationPython ProficiencyJavaScript/TypeScript FamiliarityCI/CD IntegrationAPI Testing

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Hard Skills

Test PlansAutomated TestingRegression TestingPerformance TestingREST API TestingGraphQL API TestingCypressPlaywrightPyTestUnittest

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PostmanK6GitGitHub ActionsDockerTemporalPostgreSQLRedisFastAPI

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingTest Automation FrameworkEnd-to-End TestingSoftware Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressDockerGraphQLJavaScriptJestPostgresPythonRedisTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, write, and execute test plans for new features across web, API, and backend systems
Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test suites for a TypeScript and Python stack
Run regression and performance tests before major releases
Identify, document, and verify bugs with engineers
Own and extend the test automation framework
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
Validate APIs and load behavior using Postman or k6
Improve observability through logs, alerts, and dashboards
Partner with Product and Engineering to understand workflows and identify high-risk areas
Collaborate with developers to debug issues and verify fixes
Document and standardize QA processes
Participate in code reviews, release planning, and sprint retrospectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in QA, test automation, or software testing
Proficiency in Python
Strong familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, Cypress, Playwright, or Jest
Familiarity with Python testing frameworks such as PyTest or unittest
Experience testing REST/GraphQL APIs and web applications end-to-end
Understanding of software lifecycles, Git, and CI/CD, including GitHub Actions, Render, or similar
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have: experience testing AI/ML systems, data pipelines, or model outputs
Nice to have: familiarity with Temporal, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, or FastAPI
Nice to have: performance or security testing experience
Nice to have: prior startup experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
$80K–$130K base salary range