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Patterson-UTI • Houston, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Senior QA Engineer
Stack/tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright; Python/JavaScript/Java; CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins; API testing (REST, GraphQL); cloud: AWS/GCP/Azure; containers: Docker, Kubernetes; AI-driven testing tools
Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for the core platform; develop/maintain automated test frameworks (functional, integration, performance)
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and platform engineers; drive continuous QA process improvements; integrate automated tests into CI/CD and quality gates
Perform root-cause analysis of defects; mentor junior QA engineers; advocate QA best practices; contribute to monitoring/observability and overall quality culture
7+ years in Software Quality Assurance or Test Engineering; strong test automation experience
Proficiency in Python/JavaScript/Java; hands-on with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins); API testing (REST/GraphQL); performance/load testing tooling
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); agile methodologies
Analytical/problem-solving skills; ability to leverage AI-driven testing tools
Experience testing distributed systems or microservices; performance engineering and security testing
Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools
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Brief Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our core software platform. This role will be part of a wider development team and will report directly to the Platform Development Lead. The ideal candidate is a quality-focused engineer with strong experience in test automation, modern QA practices, and collaboration within agile development teams.
Detailed Description
Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for our core platform Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for functional, integration, and performance testing Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and platform engineers to ensure quality is built into every stage of development Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies Perform root cause analysis on defects and work with engineering teams to resolve issues Advocate for best practices in software quality assurance across the organization Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests and quality gates Mentor junior QA engineers and promote a culture of quality
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
7+ years in Software Quality Assurance or Test Engineering Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java) Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) Familiarity with API testing (REST, GraphQL) and performance/load testing tools Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to leverage AI-driven testing tools and agentic workflows to enhance automation, coverage, and efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 5+ years experience in QA engineering with a focus on automation Prior experience working in agile development teams and contributing to CI/CD pipelines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with testing distributed systems or microservices architectures Knowledge of performance engineering and security testing Familiarity with observability tools and monitoring practices
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NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers’ ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.