Senior Engineer-Test Automation

**Why Ryan?** * Global Award-Winning Culture * Flexible Work Environment * Generous Paid Time Off * World-Class Benefits and Compensation * Rapid Growth Opportunities * Company Sponsored Two-Way Transportation * Exponential Career Growth You will be a critical contributor to an ambitious strategic initiative aimed at re envisioning a broad suite of enterprise level applications. You will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software delivered by the development team through a balanced blend of automated and manual testing. Beyond validating functionality, you will champion company standards, continuous improvement, and a culture of quality across the SDLC. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that software solutions align with user needs, business goals, and performance expectations. This role demands hands-on engineering capabilities, a high degree of ownership, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team. **Key Responsibilities** **Test Strategy & Planning** * Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, regression, and performance scenarios. * Translate business and technical requirements into meaningful **manual and automated test cases**. * Provide actionable feedback to Business Analysts to ensure requirements are clear, testable, and traceable. * Define and evolve the overall automation strategy aligned with enterprise standards and release cadence. * Estimate, prioritize, and plan testing activities in collaboration with Product and Engineering leads. **Automation Framework Development** * Design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks * Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast feedback * Work closely with DevOps to optimize pipeline execution, parallelization of test execution, and environment provisioning. **Quality Metrics & Reporting** * Define KPIs (defect leakage, test pass rate, code coverage) and generate dashboards that guide release readiness decisions. * Drive root‑cause analysis sessions for escaped defects and champion preventive actions. * Maintain meticulous documentation for all testing activities to ensure auditability and knowledge retention. **Collaboration & Execution** * Partner with application developers to troubleshoot issues and document defects. * Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and business stakeholders. * Contribute to project planning and estimation for features and enhancements. * Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and support knowledge sharing. * Own and improve **automation frameworks (UI, API, and DB)** to increase coverage and accelerate release cycles. **Required Competencies** * **Technical Strength** – Deep knowledge of test automation patterns, frameworks, and performance engineering. Ability to debug complex issues across application layers. * **Solution Ownership** – End‑to‑end accountability for test coverage, environment stability, and release certification. * **Collaboration & Influence** – Clear, concise communication; ability to advocate for quality in technical forums and executive updates. * **Execution Excellence** – Consistently delivers reliable, maintainable test suites under tight timelines. * **Continuous Improvement** – Proactively introduces tooling, process enhancements, and emerging best practices. **What You Bring** * 6–9 years of experience in software quality engineering with a focus on automation for web and API‑based applications. * Proficiency in C#/.NET Core, test frameworks (Selenium/Playwright/SpecFlow), and API testing tools (Postman/Jmeter). * Hands‑on experience with CI/CD, and Azure/AWS cloud services. * Strong SQL skills and experience validating data across relational and NoSQL stores. * Proven ability to design, implement, and scale automation frameworks in a collaborative, Agile environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex quality risks and solutions. * A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities **Why Join Us?** You’ll be part of a company where innovation meets real-world impact. We’re building something meaningful, and we want your expertise to help shape the future of our platform. Expect a collaborative environment, intelligent peers, and the opportunity to make technical and business decisions that matter.