Lead Software Engineer In Test

Goldenpetbrands

El Segundo, CA, US
Annual bonus; 401k match up to 3.5%; esop contribu...
Hybrid (on-site at el segundo, burbank, or north hollywood, ca)
5+ years qa/test engineering experience
Design scalable automation frameworks
Integrate automated tests into ci/cd pipelines
Goldenpetbrands is seeking a Lead Software Engineer In Test to oversee test automation strategy and influence the quality assurance culture within the organization. The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership while ensuring the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the end-to-end test automation strategy across unit, integration, acceptance, and non-functional testing layers.
  • Candidates will leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate test creation, expand coverage, and reduce the test maintenance burden.
  • The company offers comprehensive healthcare coverage covering 100% of premiums for employee-only plans along with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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Goldenpetbrands is seeking a Lead Software Engineer In Test to oversee test automation strategy and influence the quality assurance culture within the organization. The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership while ensuring the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Salary

Annual bonus; 401k match up to 3.5%; ESOP contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years QA/test engineering experience
  • Design scalable automation frameworks
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficiency in Java Python TypeScript or C#
  • Expertise with modern test frameworks like Playwright
  • Experience using AI-powered testing tools

Nice-to-have

  • Load testing experience
  • Microservices and distributed systems testing
  • Security testing integration shift-left security
  • Experience in regulated environments or compliance
  • Champion a culture where quality is shared responsibility
  • Mentor engineers and influence testing culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years in a lead or senior IC automation role
  • Hands-on experience designing and building automation frameworks
  • Strong proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Demonstrated experience using observability tools

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