Senior QA Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute testing strategies, including agentic AI, for the automated validation of quality metrics and system gates.

• Choose appropriate testing strategies for various scenarios and processes.

• Offer insights on functional and data-related risks.

• Ensure that system components prioritize security measures.

• Uphold engineering standards in collaboration with product owners, architects, and stakeholders.

• Break down new product capabilities into functional modifications for verification.

• Create mock services to reduce dependencies on other teams.

• Provide entry and exit points for automated services utilized by engineers for quality validation.

• Develop solutions employing Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.

• Engage in and potentially lead Agile ceremonies.

• Formulate processes for agentic-centered development.

• Lead and engage in peer reviews of design and code artifacts.

• Assist in resolving production issues.

• Promote development standards and security policies.

• Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.

• Cultivate skills for working in a poly-skilled Agile team.

• Contribute to the design of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.

• Comprehend customer business processes and operational workflows.

• Assess feature requests and provide level-of-effort estimates.

• Collaborate on planning with Architects and Engineers.

• Analyze and conduct testing to identify effective system approaches.

• Benchmark existing methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in software systems, testing, quality assurance, and scripting/development.

• Hands-on experience with quality tools such as Cucumber, Jest, and Postman.

• Knowledge of test doubles including stubs, fakes, shims, and mocks.

• Basic understanding of performance testing and its operational mechanics.

• Experience in utilizing AI for development and testing purposes.

• Proficient in testing code and scripting within Amazon Web Services environments, including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, and DynamoDB.

• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, infrastructure, and role-based access controls.

• Experience working within Agile methodologies.

• Ability to propose new ideas and implement enhanced systems and processes.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with analytical capabilities.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to travel 3–5 times per year to the New York City or Reston, Virginia office.

• Passion for broadening educational and career opportunities through mission-driven work.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions.

• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A learner’s mindset with a commitment to personal growth.

• A strong drive for impact and excellence.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach to teamwork.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses.

• Opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Supportive team environment.

• Investment in professional development and growth.

• Mission-driven workplace.

• Fully remote work option available.

• Hybrid work option for candidates residing near College Board offices.

• Meaningful career and purpose.