test engineer

Senior Test Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Local candidates highly preferred)

Rate: $62/hr

Experience: 6 years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing. The ideal candidate has a strong developer mindset, hands-on experience with modern automation tools, and a background in Medical Device IT environments with regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Design and develop automation frameworks using TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js
• Implement UI automation using Playwright and Cypress
• Build, execute, and maintain API automation solutions (RESTful services)
• Integrate automation suites with test management tools
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to implement BDD practices using Cucumber
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to test automation best practices
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve automation scripts for reliability and performance
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage and maintain high-quality standards across releases
• Comply with Medical Device regulatory requirements, including:
• FDA regulations
• ISO 13485
• IEC 62304
• Programming: Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js
• Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with Playwright and Cypress
• API Testing: Experience automating RESTful APIs
• BDD Frameworks: Strong expertise with Cucumber
• CI/CD: Experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Test Management Tools: Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a developer mindset
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Prior experience in the Medical Device IT industry, including validation, compliance, and documentation standards