Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead our quality assurance initiatives in Austin. At NexGen Systems, we believe that software quality is the foundation of user trust. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement robust testing strategies that ensure our platform delivers flawless performance at scale.
You will work in a dynamic, Agile environment, bridging the gap between development and product management to define quality standards early in the SDLC. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and driving excellence in software engineering, we want to meet you.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Top-tier medical and dental benefits.
• Professional development budget.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Integrate automated testing frameworks directly into CI/CD pipelines to enforce continuous quality checks.
- Perform comprehensive API testing and load testing using tools like JMeter or Gatling to ensure system stability.
- Analyze application code and architecture to identify potential security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and establish best practices for test documentation and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality metrics and drive defect reduction strategies.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with a strong focus on Automation Engineering.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Strong experience with web automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer) and API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and Scrum.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality code.