Senior QA Automation Engineer
Core
Senior technical authority advancing enterprise test automation strategy for complex software systems supporting 503A/503B pharmaceutical operations.
Role type
Senior IC QA Automation Engineer (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Scalable automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices for manufacturing, order management, and compliance-critical applications.
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Regulated Software
Required skills
Test automation architecture, Framework design, CI/CD integration, Risk-based testing, SQL, API testing, Test data management, Technical standards definition, Defect prevention, Mentorship
Preferred skills
AI-enabled testing tools, Emerging technology evaluation, Cross-functional strategic partnership
Technologies
Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
Responsibilities
Lead development of scalable test automation strategies across multiple applications; Design and evolve reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and regression testing; Partner with DevOps to embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines; Assess complex system changes to determine appropriate automation strategies based on business criticality and regulatory requirements; Investigate complex automation failures and production incidents to identify root causes; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA engineers and analysts; Ensure automated testing practices align with computer system validation and data integrity requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence