Role & seniority: Senior QA Automation Engineer

Stack/tools

Automation frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium
API testing: Postman, RestAssured, etc.
Languages: Java, C#, JavaScript, Python
CI/CD and Git; test orchestration for APIs and frontends
Nearshore/offshore client-facing startup experience

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and maintain automated testing frameworks and scalable test suites (API, Web, Mobile)
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and rapid releases
Define acceptance criteria with product/DEV teams; mentor L1/L2 QA engineers; uphold quality standards

Must-have skills

5+ years in Software QA with strong automation focus
Advanced proficiency with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar
Proficient in at least one automation language (Java, C#, JavaScript, Python)
Deep API testing experience (RESTful APIs) with tools like Postman, RestAssured
Git proficiency and CI/CD integration for automated testing
Advanced English communication (written and verbal)

Nice-to-haves

Experience in nearshore/offshore, client-facing environments
Familiarity with performance/utilization of test environments, test data management

Location & work type

USA contractor; 100% remote
Competitive USD pay; holidays and PTO; health insurance assistance
Opportunity to work with high-growth US-based companies and modern tech stacks

Full Description

About CodeRoad CodeRoad provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. About the Role As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will own the quality strategy and automated testing framework for mission-critical applications. You will act as the primary anchor for ensuring system reliability, building scalable test suites that cover API, Web, and Mobile layers. This role requires an autonomous mindset to identify edge cases, reduce manual testing overhead, and drive a "quality-first" culture within the POD. Your success is measured by test coverage, the speed of feedback loops, and your ability to mentor engineers on modern testing methodologies. Key Responsibilities

Framework Design: Lead the design and maintenance of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium).

Test Orchestration: Build and evolve comprehensive test suites for APIs and frontends to ensure stable delivery.

CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid releases.

Quality Advocacy: Work closely with developers and product owners to define acceptance criteria and identify risks early in the lifecycle.

Team Influence: Elevate the team’s quality standards through deep code reviews of test scripts and mentoring L1/L2 QA engineers. Requirements

Experience: 5+ years in Software Quality Assurance with a heavy focus on automation.

Automation Mastery: Advanced proficiency in tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.

Coding: Strong proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation (Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python).

API Testing: Deep experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.

DevOps: Understanding of Git and CI/CD integration for automated testing.

Communication: Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) for collaboration with US-based clients.

Environment: Mandatory experience in nearshore/offshore client-facing startup cultures.

What you’ll love

USA Contractor / 100% Remote
Competitive Pay (USD)
Holidays Off & Paid Time Off
Health insurance assistance program
Opportunity to work with high-growth US-based companies and cutting-edge tech stacks.