Senior QA Automation Engineer

WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success. GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success. Summary We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our Quote & Underwrite Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and execute automated tests for complex product enhancements while influencing development decisions. You will work closely with developers, testers, product owners, and other cross-functional team members within our Agile Scrum environment, supporting the client Quote & Underwrite solution. What You’ll Do Design and develop automated tests for new and existing product features. Work independently on critical tasks and take on leadership responsibilities as needed. Participate in the full SDLC, including technical analysis, design, implementation, and testing. Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, best practices, and knowledge sharing. Drive innovations to improve test coverage, efficiency, and reliability. Provide accurate estimation for testing activities. Ensure high-quality design and implementation with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. Create and maintain test specifications for API, E2E, Performance, and Security testing. Produce clear, accurate documentation. Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and partners. Expand automation coverage across functional, compatibility, performance, and API layers. Collaborate with development teams to improve code testability and system design. Monitor and report on key quality metrics. Support manual testing when necessary. Prepare complex datasets to validate logic, error handling, and workflows. Conduct code reviews for automation contributions. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Quality Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with full SDLC exposure. Proven experience testing AWS serverless architectures at enterprise scale. Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and best practices. Technical skills: Languages: Node.js, TypeScript, SQL Front-end: React Databases: Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB DevOps / CI/CD: GitHub Actions, NPM, Docker Testing tools: Playwright, K6 Experience with Agile methodologies SAFe or similar). Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns. Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, reliable automated tests. Excellent problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn new technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Fluency in English (written and verbal). Desired Qualifications Experience in the insurance domain. Multi-platform experience Linux/Unix/Windows). Additional Agile development exposure. At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.