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Job Description
Snap Finance is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinkingΒ SDET / QA Automation ManagerΒ to lead and scale our Quality Engineering function. Youβll play a critical role in shaping the quality strategy and delivery of cutting-edge digital and e-commerce solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team of 15+ SDETs while directly contributing to test automation, tooling strategy, and quality engineering best practices. Weβre looking for a quality champion with a strong foundation in software testing, test automation frameworks, and a passion for mentoring teams. If youβre driven by impact, eager to innovate, and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence β we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 15+ QA and SDET engineers focused on automation, performance, and quality at scale.
- Define, implement, and continually improve QA processes, standards, and best practices across web, mobile, and API platforms.
- Drive end-to-end test automation strategy using tools such asΒ WebdriverIO,Β Selenium,Β Cypress, and other modern frameworks.
- Advocate for and implement testing at all layers β UI, service, performance, and chaos testing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, DevOps, and release teams to support quality gates in the CI/CD pipeline.
- Own and evolve our automation frameworks to increase test coverage, reduce maintenance costs, and improve execution speed and reliability.
- Champion Agile/SAFe methodologies, and instill a quality-first mindset across product delivery teams.
- Lead risk assessments, test planning, and execution for high-visibility releases.
- Oversee tooling integration across test, build, and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical learning and innovation.
- Drive cross-platform testing strategies forΒ web and mobile applicationsΒ (responsive design, iOS/Android).
Requirements
- Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software testing and automation with a strong focus onΒ modern web and service-oriented architectures.
- 5+ years of experience building and maintainingΒ test automation frameworksΒ using tools likeΒ WebdriverIO,Β Selenium,Β Cypress,Β Playwright, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and mentoring teams.
- Expertise in testingΒ REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Strong programming and scripting skills (JavaScript preferred; Java/Python a plus).
- Experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Working knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience inΒ performance testing,Β chaos testing, andΒ production validation.
- Solid understanding ofΒ web and mobile testingΒ techniques, device/browser matrix planning, and responsive testing.
- Experience in FinTech or lending platforms is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with SAFe or other Agile scaling frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications.
- Exposure to mobile test frameworks like Appium or Detox.
- Cloud-native testing experience (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes-based systems).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills β able to influence at all levels of the organization.
Why Join Us:
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage
- 401K with company match for US
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Access to mental health and wellness resources
- Company-paid volunteer time to do good in your community
- Legal coverage and other supplemental options
- A value-based culture where growth opportunities are endless
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