QA Automation Engineer

About Us

Tech9 is shaking up a 20-year-old industry, and we're not slowing down. Recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to building innovative, high-quality software solutions. Our team is passionate about delivering technology that makes an impact. We offer a collaborative and supportive culture, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in QA fundamentals and hands-on experience testing complex, enterprise-grade applications. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining both manual and automated tests across UI, API, and end-to-end workflows.

You’ll collaborate closely with backend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and stability of a high-impact enterprise platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning quality end-to-end and contributing to strong automation practices.

Responsibilities

Manual & Automated Testing

• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for UI, API, and end-to-end workflows.

• Validate functional behavior, integrations, and business logic across multiple system components.

Automation Development

• Build, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright and Postman.

• Write and maintain automated tests using TypeScript.

• Identify opportunities to expand automation coverage and improve test reliability.

API & Integration Testing

• Test REST APIs using tools such as Postman and Swagger.

• Validate backend integrations and data flows across distributed services.

CI/CD & Release Quality

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, primarily using GitHub Actions.

• Participate in QA sign-offs for feature releases.

• Support UAT and production validation with clear test reporting.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with engineering and product teams to define edge cases, quality gates, and acceptance criteria.

• Document test cases, scenarios, and clearly reproducible defects.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving QA processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on automation.

• Solid understanding of QA fundamentals, test design, exploratory testing, and edge case analysis.

• Proven experience with UI, API, and E2E test automation (Playwright or similar frameworks).

• Strong API testing experience using Postman and REST APIs.

• Experience maintaining and extending custom automation frameworks.

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub workflows preferred).

• Proficiency in TypeScript and working knowledge of Python for test scripts or automation support.

• Strong communication skills and experience working with distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing enterprise or SaaS platforms with complex workflows.

• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Kibana, or similar).

• Experience working with AWS-based systems.

• Exposure to performance, reliability, or stability testing.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• High-Impact Role: Ensure quality and stability for a complex, enterprise-grade platform.

• Collaboration: Work with experienced engineers and QA professionals across teams.

• Growth: Continue building deep expertise in automation and modern QA practices.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and focused on both technical ability and team fit:

• 30-minute on-demand HireVue screening – Situational and behavioral questions focused on ownership and collaboration.

• 10-minute virtual Q&A with our recruiter – Clarify role details and answer questions (not an interview).

• 60-minute live technical interview 1 – Focused on QA fundamentals, automation, and API testing.

• 60-minute live technical interview 2 – Deeper dive into automation experience and problem-solving.

• 15–30 minute chat with the hiring manager – Alignment on expectations and culture fit.

• 30–60 minute client session – Final step to ensure alignment with client needs.

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