Principal QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Automation

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal QA Automation Engineer, you will lead quality efforts in the US and India. You will develop and implement automation strategies, build a high-performing QA process, and ensure the quality of product releases. Responsibilities include developing and executing automated test cases, automating API test cases, conducting database validations, and working on performance testing. You will lead and mentor a QA team, design test plans, and build dashboards to track key metrics. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. This role involves driving best practices for testing, integrating processes with CI/CD pipelines, and contributing to the overall product quality strategy. The candidate will work to achieve end-to-end automation.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of QA experience with a focus on automation
  • Strong experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks
  • Proven ability to build automation from scratch
  • Experience with API testing and tools such as DataDog Synthetics
  • Solid understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies
  • Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in Python.
Good to have:
  • Demonstrated experience in building and leading a QA automation function
  • Proven track record of driving improvements in product quality
  • Experience working with distributed teams
  • Ability to articulate a clear vision for quality assurance and automation
Perks:
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Onsite Fitness Center
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k)

Job Details

Job Description: Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list. Pattern is the premier partner for global ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of the best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 100 global brands—like Nestle, Sylvania, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, and Pandora—rely on Pattern's global ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®. We are looking for a Principal QA Automation Engineer to spearhead our quality efforts in the US and India. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing automation strategies, building a high-performing QA process, and ensuring the quality of our product releases. This role requires a hands-on approach to automation development, coupled with strong leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of QA engineers. In this role, you will lead automation efforts for our flagship product - Predict, and establish comprehensive dashboards for monitoring and analysis. Frequently Asked Questions What is a day in the life of a Principal QA Automation Engineer?
  • Develop and execute automated test cases using Java or Python with tools like Selenium and Cucumber.
  • Automate API test cases using Postman or RestAssured and ensure robust backend validation.
  • Conduct database validations and ensure seamless integration of database testing.
  • Work on performance testing using tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner to ensure system reliability and scalability.
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers in India, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Design and execute test plans for new product features and releases.
  • Build and maintain dashboards to track key quality metrics and defect trends.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure quality is integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices for testing, including functional, integration, performance, and regression testing.
  • Integrate quality processes with CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable releases.
  • Identify and analyze defects, and work with development teams to resolve them.
  • Contribute to the overall product quality strategy and drive improvements in the QA process.
  • Work to achieve end-to-end automation of all features and functionalities.
What will I need to thrive in this role?
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation.
  • Strong experience in designing, developing, and implementing automation frameworks.
  • Proven ability to build automation from scratch.
  • Experience with API testing and tools such as DataDog Synthetics.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
  • Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data analysis and defect trending.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Prior experience in a lead role is preferred.
  • Experience with Selenium, Cucumber, Postman, and RestAssured.
  • Python Proficiency.
What will make me stand out during the interview process?
  • Demonstrated experience in building and leading a QA automation function from the ground up.
  • Proven track record of driving significant improvements in product quality and reducing defect rates.
  • Experience in working with distributed teams, particularly with offshore teams.
  • Ability to articulate a clear vision for quality assurance and automation.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
  • Experience with integrating QA processes into CI/CD pipelines.
What is the team like? You will report directly to our Senior Director of Engineering and work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Initially, you will be an individual contributor, with the opportunity to build and lead a team of QA engineers. The team is focused on delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment. Sounds great! What’s the company culture? We are looking for individuals who are:
  • Game Changers - Embrace innovation and drive continuous improvement.
  • Data Fanatics - Utilize data to inform decisions and optimize performance.
  • Partner Obsessed - Focus on delivering exceptional value to our partners.
  • Team of Doers - Collaborate effectively and take initiative to achieve goals.
What is the hiring process?
  • Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
  • Technical interview with QA Lead based in India
  • Interviews with Engineering counterparts
  • Onsite interviews with Hiring Manager and VP of Product
  • Professional reference checks
  • Executive review
  • Offer
How can I stand out as an applicant?
  • Provide concrete examples of your experience in building and scaling QA automation.
  • Quantify your achievements with data and metrics, demonstrating the impact of your QA efforts.
  • Showcase your leadership skills and experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the ecommerce industry and the importance of quality in a fast-paced environment.
Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Onsite Fitness Center
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k)
Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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