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# Staff Automation Engineer, QA

- **Company:** Machinify, Inc.
- **Location:** La Grange, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Suite, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Computer Programming, Github, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft UI Automation, Service Layer, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test Case, Test Data, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Pytest, Information Technology, Playwright, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ggi33d

## About the Role

8+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer with expertise in service layer testing and UI automation experience

Proficiency programming with python and Javascript; other languages are a plus

Proficiency in leveraging frameworks: Playwright

Proficient knowledge and use of SQL

Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Github actions or similar tools.

Familiar with Docker and Git.

Detailed knowledge of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols

Excellent communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills

You are self driven, motivated, and feel a sense of ownership

Ability to adapt to and manage competing priorities

Comfortable with ambiguity and taking the initiative when required

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Healthcare domain knowledge is a plus

## Description

Machinify is seeking a skilled Staff Automation Engineer to design, develop, and improve our automation tools/tests to boost software development productivity and reduce errors!

The ideal background will have a focus on testing web applications, developing manual and automated tests, and an interest in joining a product focused team. You are driven and scrappy when delivering tests that assess the quality of complex systems.

We're the Healthcare industry's most comprehensive application suite. Our teams are highly collaborative across all areas of the organization, autonomous in their ability to perform work, and highly impactful towards the success of the business.

What You'll Do

Own QA testing end-to-end, likely for a specific product team or platform focused projects.

Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to clearly understand testing requirements and procedures

Leverage the following tech stack: Javascript/TS, Python, pytest, Cypress, Playwright, SQL

Design, develop, and run manual & automated tests to validate functionality of our core applications

Drive quality testing initiatives, analyze functionality of application, and continuously identify areas of improvement within our test automation suite

Develop test cases, document quality issues, and create testing reports

Create and maintain test data across test environments

Collaborate effectively with a distributed and cross-functional team to resolve any open issues

Provide timely QA updates to project managers and team leads


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