Sr QA Engineer - SDET

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and scale automated end-to-end (E2E) testing frameworks using Playwright.
• Contribute to unit tests across our tech stack, utilizing TypeScript (Jest) and Python (pytest).
• Write, execute, and maintain clear, comprehensive test plans for new features, encompassing both automated and manual testing strategies.
• Partner with frontend and backend engineers to bring fully QA’d projects to successful completion, at the highest quality standards.
• Perform hands-on manual QA and exploratory testing for complex user workflows, edge cases, and new features where features and/or automation are still being developed.
• Query databases using SQL to verify data integrity, validate backend API responses, set up local and staging sandbox environments to test complex data flow scenarios.
• Help integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing, pipeline observability, and deployment reliability.
• Mentor engineers across the org on testing best practices, automation strategies, and contribute to a culture of testing excellence.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET, QA Automation Engineer, or Software Engineer with a strong focus on automated testing and QA methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in writing automated E2E tests (Playwright or Cypress).
• Solid programming skills in TypeScript and Python for writing robust test automation and unit tests (Jest, pytest, or similar).
• Strong familiarity with modern client-side web applications, particularly those built with React.
• Proficient in SQL, experience querying relational databases for test validation and data setup.
• Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks for UIs, APIs, and microservices.
• Comfortable working across engineering and product to communicate quality standards, release risks, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail focused, strong analytical skills, a knack for edge-case discovery, and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence.

Benefits:

• Total compensation ($140,000-$170,000)
• Equity compensation
• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits
• $150 monthly spending account
• $1,000 annual continued education benefit
• $500 Newbie Productivity Perk
• Unlimited PTO and sick days
• Monthly Company Wellness Day Off
• Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches at the office
• Team building events