Sr. QA Automation Engineer

The role

You will work with Product and Platform Engineers to find automation opportunities that help scale the business. You will use tools such as AWS Fargate, Jenkins, Python, JavaScript, Java, and Codex/Claude to build automated solutions for Engineering teams. This role reports to the Director of Engineering, Quality.

What you will do

• Identify key automation opportunities with Product and Platform Engineers
• Ramp up on current automation tools and engineering best practices in the first month
• Go through the full customer acquisition journey and learn key systems
• Identify and own a key project with buy-in from engineering leadership within three months
• Work with QA Automation and QA Engineers on the current testing and delivery process
• Introduce three new key tools and process enhancements within six months
• Deliver one new AI project or initiative within six months
• Become a go-to expert on at least one key application within the first year
• Mentor and up-level at least one engineer within the first year
• Contribute to the automation vision and annual planning

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (QA, Automation, DevOps, Dev, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud-based environments, preferably AWS, including deployments, observability, and serverless technologies
• Led a large-scale automation solution for one type of project (Browser/UI, API, Performance Testing, or Data)
• Experienced in incorporating AI and LLMs into technical solutions
• Expert in utilizing API and databases for testing
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong team player who collaborates with onsite and offshore teams
• Ability to lead, mentor, and set direction for other QA engineers
• Ability to take full ownership of assigned responsibilities and prioritize appropriately

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the Affiliate Marketing domain
• Knowledge of Contact Center applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus semi-annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) company match, fully vested on day 1
• Monthly happy hours and catered lunches
• Daily food trucks
• Fully stocked kitchens with snacks and drinks
• Free onsite gym and locker rooms
• Weekly in-office exercise classes
• Paid charity and volunteer days
• Monthly team outings

Before you apply

• Candidates may use AI tools to prepare for interviews, but responses during live interviews, technical assessments and written submissions must reflect your own knowledge unless stated otherwise
• Interviews take place after resumes are screened for minimum requirements

About the company

Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing and customer acquisition for brands in residential service, insurance, e-commerce and B2B. It is headquartered in Silicon Beach and was recognized by Built In LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.