Staff Automation Engineer

Staff QA Automation Engineer tests and automates complex computer programs within the PrizePicks ecosystem.

What you’ll do:

• Implement test automation for critical use cases across backend and frontend systems.
• Evaluate and document test plans, analyze, and identify opportunities for testing.
• Improve upon testing standards within the team.
• Work closely with the engineering and product teams to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Create and maintain the automated tests and in-house software utilities.
• Own the quality role from all perspectives (Feature Functionality, User Experience, Operational Support) and be the voice of quality for the customer.

What you have:

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated mastery experience with Java/Selenium,providing a system-wide view and design guidance.
• Track record of being a self starter to drive a desired results with complex applications.
• Expert experience or knowledge required in the following: SQE process, SQE documentation, Agile development methodology, and testing
• Understanding of Coding Fundamentals (variable declaration, program flow, functions, error handling, etc)
• Understanding of Web Services (SOAP, REST)
• Understanding and experience working in relational and non-relational databases
• Proficient with automated testing tools (Selenium, SoapUI/ReadyAPI, JMeter, JavaScript, etc)
• Proficient in version and source control tools - Github
• Strong working understanding and implementation practice of software development life-cycle and testing tools
• Advanced experience using estimation practices related to task durations to meet schedules in an agile software development environment
• Ability to learn and actively seek new skills and knowledge to keep up with the changing technology field, including bringing any new ideas to the SQE department
• Ability to think outside the box, adapt to circumstances, learn from co-workers, and share information and experiences

What makes you stand out:

Experience in the following:

• Github Actions
• Testflight
• XCUI
• Shape Up SDLC Process
• Notion or other Wiki/Intranet/Knowledge Base tools

Where you’ll live:

• Anywhere in the US is fine but Atlanta would be preferred. 

Benefits you’ll receive: 

In addition to your great compensation package, company subsidized medical/dental/vision coverage plans and matching 401(k), we’ll shower you with perks including: 

• Break room with ping pong, endless snacks and in-office lunch once a week
• Unlimited PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 week min required!)
• Modern work schedule focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Workplace flexibility
• Company and team outings, we encourage a tight-knit workplace
• Generous Maternity AND Paternity leave (16 weeks!)
• Annual bonus & stock options
• Wellness program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunity for growth and career development