StaffSource · 3 hours ago
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
StaffSource is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to build automation capabilities for new software development. This foundational role involves establishing testing processes and automation strategies while collaborating with a cross-functional team.
Responsibilities
Design and implement test automation frameworks from the ground up
Define and document QA processes aligned with new product development
Determine what should and should not be automated
Collaborate closely with engineers and product partners early in the development lifecycle
Support and complement manual testing efforts with scalable automation
Identify quality risks early and help guide the team toward prevention, not reaction
Evaluate long-term QA needs, including whether to:
Grow a QA team and lead it, or
Maintain a lean structure with strong automation coverage
Qualification
Required
Experience as a QA Automation Engineer or SDET
Proven experience building or significantly improving automation frameworks
Strong understanding of automated UI and/or API testing
Strong understanding of modern test tooling and frameworks
Ability to work independently and make decisions with limited direction
Comfort operating in greenfield environments
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Preferred
Experience working on new product development
Experience defining QA processes where none existed
Comfort partnering with product, UX, and engineering
Interest in leadership or owning quality strategy over time
Benefits
Fully remote