Senior QA Automation Engineer – Tech Lead
Job Description:• Lead QA automation efforts across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and API projects. • Serve as the technical lead for the automation team, establishing best practices, test strategies, and frameworks. • Design and maintain scalable automated test suites using Playwright for web applications and Detox for mobile applications. • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and QA peers to define acceptance criteria, test strategies, and automation roadmaps. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and reliable deployment cycles.• Identify and implement opportunities to improve automation coverage, performance, and efficiency. • Participate in code reviews, promoting high standards for testability and maintainability. • Mentor and coach QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and quality ownership. • Champion quality-first development practices, including Test-Driven (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). • Drive adoption of modern tools and processes to improve Real’s overall software reliability and delivery speed.Requirements:• Strong expertise in TypeScript• Hands-on experience using Playwright for testing modern web applications• Proficiency in designing and writing maintainable automated tests across web, mobile, and API layers• Experience building and maintaining automation pipelines in CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI)• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding QA or SDET teams• Solid understanding of TDD and BDD methodologies• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field• 7+ years of experience in QA automation engineering, SDET, or a similar role focused on web, mobile, and API testing• Experience with Playwright, Detox, and modern QA frameworks required• Prior experience leading automation initiatives or serving as a QA technical lead preferredBenefits:• Offers Equity• Offers Bonus• Offers Health and Life Insurance• Flexible PTO• 401k Apply tot his job