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Principal / Staff QE Engineer Location: Austin, TX Duration: Long Term
Overview
We are looking for a Principal/Staff Quality Engineering (QE) Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development in test automation. The ideal candidate is an expert in automation frameworks, Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cypress/Playwright, and API testing, with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive innovation using AI in test automation. This is a hands-on role requiring technical depth, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, build, and scale automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
Apply AI/ML for test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive testing.
Lead automation strategy, ensure CI/CD integration, and optimize pipelines.
Collaborate with dev, product, and DevOps teams for quality delivery at scale.
Mentor QE engineers, promote best practices, and foster a quality-first culture.
Drive test strategy for vendor integrations and complex systems.
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related field.
12+ years in software development in test automation.
Strong Java coding skills; expertise in Selenium, TestNG, JUnit.
Experience with Cypress/Playwright for modern UI automation.
Proficient in API testing and SQL (complex queries, stored procedures).
Experience with Git/SVN, CI/CD pipelines, and open-source tools.
Proven track record in framework development and test strategy.
Ability to deliver in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Leadership Qualities
Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic vision.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
Regards,
Radiantze Inc