What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior QE Automation Engineer (POS Systems) position at QualiTest?
Qualitest Digital Quality Engineering team is seeking a Senior QE Automation Engineer with strong experience in Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. This role will drive test strategy, automation excellence, and quality standards across multiple programs. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality retail and consumer solutions while mentoring engineers and advancing QA practices.
Locations: Seattle, WA (primary onsite 4 days/week)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead test strategy, planning, and execution aligned with project scope and timelines
- Own and drive automation frameworks and best practices using modern tools
- Collaborating with Engineering, Product, and UX teams to design scalable test solutions
- Build and maintain robust automated test suites (UI/API)
- Perform functional/manual testing when needed to ensure end-to-end quality
- Define and track test metrics, risks, and quality KPIs; communicate status to stakeholders
- Conduct code reviews for automation and mentor QE team members
- Identify gaps in QA processes, tools, and team capabilities; recommend improvements
- Support CI/CD integration and continuous testing practices
- Research and implement emerging testing tools and technologies (including AI-assisted tools)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
- 8 years of experience in QA and/or software development
- 3 years of hands-on experience with Playwright (preferred) or Cypress
- Strong programming skills and automation framework design experience
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- 2 years of experience testing POS/retail systems (Oracle Xstore is a plus)
- Proficiency with GitHub, JIRA, and test management tools
- Experience in risk-based testing, test planning, and defect management
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Top Must-Haves
- Hands-on expertise in Playwright automation
- Strong POS/retail domain experience
- Willingness to balance automation and manual testing
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments