Senior QA Engineer

Company: ipsy
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QE Engineer specializing in Automation and Performance Testing to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will lead efforts to design, implement, and maintain robust test automation frameworks and performance testing strategies. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QE engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant software products. Do you have a track record working on designing efficient operation processes and information systems? Do you thrive in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment, work well as part of a dynamic cross-functional team? If so, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Be Doing: • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reusable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing. • Writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like WebdriverIO, K6 or Gatling • Developing and executing performance testing strategies using tools like JMeter, SpeedScale or Gatling. • Analyzing performance test results and collaborating with development teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks. • Leading test efforts by assigning tasks, running status meetings, and participating in sprint planning. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with business goals and ensure high-quality releases. • Driving improvements in test coverage across unit, functional, and load tests. • Identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects using tools like Jira or AWS DevOps. • Mentoring junior QE engineers in best practices for automation and performance testing. • Staying updated on industry trends and advocating for process improvements to enhance the software development lifecycle. What We Are Looking For: • Extensive experience developing test automation frameworks and performance testing strategies. • Proficiency with automation tools like WebDriverIO, Playwright, Protractor. • Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like K6, JMeter or Gatling. • Strong programming skills in languages like , TypeScript, JavaScript • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automation with tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and QE processes. • Proven ability to debug complex issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Bonus if You Have: • Experience scaling large web applications and maintaining high availability services • Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. • Knowledge of E-Commerce and subscription systems • Experience with AWS is desirable • Knowledge or experience of E-Commerce systems, Product Information Management (PIM) solutions • Working experience with ElasticSearch • Familiar with third-party backend API integrations • ISTQB or similar QE certifications. • Experience with Netlify environments What We Offer: • Competitive salary & equity grants • Annual bonus program (paid out quarterly) • Medical, dental & vision insurance • 401(k) plan with company match • Paid Time Off • Work from home flexibility • Free BoxyCharm subscription • Learning & development programs

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