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Senior QA Automation Developer (Platform)

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Location
Canada (Remote)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5-7+ years building production software
  • Demonstrated depth across test infrastructure, test frameworks, and developer tooling
  • Proven track record building agentic solutions and test automation frameworks from the ground up
  • Fluency with agentic coding tools
  • Hands-on experience with micro-services and Kubernetes
  • Ability to take an ambiguous problem statement to a scoped, defensible solution independently
What the job really is

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at Upgrade, you will be responsible for architecting and building test automation infrastructure and tooling to enhance engineering productivity. This role involves collaborating with product teams to understand automation needs, designing services from scratch, and managing their deployment in production environments. You will also identify gaps in existing frameworks and iterate on solutions to improve testing workflows.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and stock option plan
  • Paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health & wellness initiatives
Things to weigh
  • Remote position limited to candidates based in Canada
  • Base salary range provided but may vary based on individual factors
  • Role focuses on building and automation rather than traditional QA tasks
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Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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