Senior Quality Assurance Engineer I (Microservices)
Updated on 07/03/2025
Job Description
The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer I works on a team focused on Ignition-adjacent microservices projects. Under the guidance of a Quality Assurance Group Manager, they are responsible for developing, maintaining and executing automated and manual tests, and for reporting on the progress and status of test activities. This includes validating and verifying new and improved features with a variety of testing tools and approaches, including both automated and manual test execution against both the back-end (API) and front-end (Web), as well as validating database schemas and changes. Additionally, the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer I is directly involved in building and testing production versions of the system. This is a full-time position with remote, hybrid and on-site opportunities available.
About the Role
The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer I’s job skills, qualifications, and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Validating issues of all complexity with minimal guidance, including those with significant regression risk
- Building and maintaining automated test frameworks across all testing phases of the service deployment process, encompassing both back-end and front-end (e.g., contract, functional, performance, end-to-end, and UI testing)
- Properly diagnosing run failure reports and transforming them into actionable tasks
- Focusing on testing-related items within the development lifecycle, including testability of requirements, implementation, and testing, while collaborating with the Development Department
- Developing and executing comprehensive test plans, determining applicable test strategies for medium to high complexity bugs and features within team-relevant product areas
- Developing and maintaining an advanced level of proficiency across multiple product areas within the team's scope, aiming to become a subject matter expert in a key product area
- Breaking down complex testing efforts into simpler phases that can be tested by less experienced engineers
- Proactively identifying and prioritizing unowned or undesirable work to accelerate team progress
- Demonstrating autonomy in resolving and overcoming medium-scale blockers and challenges without compromising quality or delivery time
- Collaborating with the Quality Assurance team and adjacent teams to solve problems, escalating problems that have wider scope
- Building relationships with stakeholders, which may include customers, product managers, cross-functional partners, and external partners
- Continuously transferring knowledge within the team, proactively eliminating single points of failure
- Collaborating across divisions (e.g., Support, Training, Sales, etc) to resolve complex issues and share knowledge, thereby improving overall execution
- Developing and maintaining an advanced understanding of industries that use Ignition, our customer base, and the purpose of SCADA software
- Mentoring and supporting junior Quality Assurance Engineers, assisting with complex tasks and fostering their technical growth
- Staying knowledgeable about the company, its values, each division's contributions, and the company's industry contributions
- Improving team strength by advising managers and other leaders with insights and recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering OR at least 4 years experience working in a related field
- 3-5 years of industry experience
- Experience with microservice architectures (REST APIs, messaging systems, pub/sub architectures)
- Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred)
- Programming proficiency with modern test automation languages (Python, JavaScript)
- Experience with architecting and implementing modern web UI testing principles (Page Object Model, element locators, proper O-O abstraction) using frameworks such as pytest, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress
- Experience integrating automated test phases into CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman and Rest Assured
- Familiarity with agile methodologies such as SCRUM
- Familiarity with source control management systems such as Github
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Performance/Load testing experience in a cloud-based microservices architecture (e.g. K6 or related tool)
- Experience with bug tracking systems
- Familiarity with common network protocol stacks (HTTP, IP) Skills not required, but a plus:
- Experience with specific API contract testing tools (Pact, Portman)
- Experience using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with systems that utilize the CQRS pattern
- Experience with Maven and Gradle build tools
- Experience testing with all major OS platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Familiarity with the manufacturing industry and SCADA software
Pay
Based on the Sacramento region, the new hires target salary for this role is $120k - $140k.
Inductive Automation’s ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Although it is not typical for an individual to start at the top end of the range for the position, compensation decisions are dependent on: the facts and circumstances of each case, work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs.
About Us
Who are we?Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.
Why Choose Inductive Automation?Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.
We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.
Good people can make a difference from anywhere, so Inductive Automation facilitates remote work flexibility from most locations in the U.S. We’ll provide you with the exciting work and high-quality computer equipment, and leave the "where" part up to you.
We honor 40-hour work weeks mindful of your local time. Plus, we keep you connected and engaged with virtual social events and professional development time baked into the schedule.
Benefits and Perks
- 100% Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Remote Flexibility: Work from home, in our beautiful office, or a combination of both. It’s up to you
- Work/Life Balance: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and your local time zone
- Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program
- World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball
At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). We know you've got a lot of options when seeking an employer where your skills and talents will shine, so we really appreciate that you considered us.
Inductive Automation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Verification of US employment eligibility required.
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