We are looking for Senior QA Automation Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in San Diego, CA
Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr
Job Overview:
Senior QA Automation Engineer role specializing in Python, Playwright, AI-Assisted Testing, and Quality Transformation for QCC Applications.
Technical Environment & Tools:
The candidate will be working on Quality Command Center (QCC) applications and supporting systems. Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with the following technologies and tools is required:
- Operating Systems & Development Environment: Linux, Windows, Python Virtual Environments (venv), Shell/Command Line Operations.
- Development & Collaboration Tools: Git, BitBucket, Jira, Jenkins, GitHub.
- Databases & Data Platforms: Snowflake, Microsoft SQL Server (MS-SQL), MySQL, Cassandra.
- AI & Productivity Tools: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations, AI-assisted development and test automation tools.
The candidate should be comfortable configuring, integrating, and utilizing these tools as part of day-to-day testing, automation, debugging, and release activities.
Additional Responsibilities:
Application Integration & Release Validation:
- Perform end-to-end integration testing across application components.
- Validate UI, API, database, and system-level interactions.
- Execute regression and release validation testing.
- Support deployment verification activities.
- Perform final QA sign-off prior to production release.
- Validate successful deployment of applications into target environments.
- Verify application functionality across development, QA, staging, and production-like environments.
- Validate build and deployment artifacts through Jenkins pipelines.
- Support troubleshooting of deployment and post-release issues.
Work Location & Collaboration Expectations:
Global Working Model:
- The project operates across multiple geographies and time zones.
- Team members collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams located in the US, Canada, India, and other global locations.
- Candidates must demonstrate flexibility in work schedules to accommodate critical meetings, stand-ups, sprint ceremonies, production support activities, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Willingness to provide partial overlap with global teams is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and proactive engagement skills are essential in a geographically distributed environment.
Must-Have Skills Checklist:
- Playwright Automation.
- Python & PyTest.
- API Testing.
- UI Testing.
- Database Testing.
- Snowflake.
- MS-SQL / MySQL.
- Jenkins.
- Jira.
- Git / BitBucket / GitHub.
- Cassandra (preferred).
- AI Tools (Copilot, Cursor, MCPs).
- Defect Triage & Debugging.
- Integration Testing.
- Application Deployment Validation.
- Linux & Windows Environment Exposure.
- Global Team Collaboration & Flexible Work Timings.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
