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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Test Engineer - **Company:** Las Vegas Paving Corporation - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $167,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Backend, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines, Api Management - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1a0b9e99 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * 5+ years of experience in software QA or test automation, with a strong emphasis on backend and API testing. * Hands-on proficiency in Python and Go for backend test automation, and JavaScript for frontend automation. * Demonstrated experience designing and building automation frameworks from the ground up for complex, distributed systems. * Experience with REST/gRPC API testing, service integration validation, and data pipeline verification. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated quality gates for production-grade software releases. * Proven ability to lead technical efforts, operate autonomously, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration. * Ability and willingness to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies as the platform and stack evolve. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and effectively report technical findings. * High level of initiative, ownership, and accountability in a fast-paced engineering environment. * Flexible schedule and willingness to support late meetings, night shifts, or urgent validation activities as required. Preferred: * Experience with autonomous vehicle fleet monitoring, dispatching, or fleet management systems. * Experience with Uber API or similar ride-hail/transportation platform integration testing. * Familiarity with cloud telemetry systems or AV data pipelines. * Experience in a cross-site or global engineering organization. * Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. ## Description As a Senior QA Automation Test Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and execution of backend and frontend automation frameworks for our fleet operations platform-the operational backbone of our commercial robotaxi service. In this role, you will also lead and mentor a fellow automation engineer, driving best practices and continuous improvement across the team. Your work will establish scalable quality gates within CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable end-to-end validation across fleet management, dispatching, and monitoring systems., * Own the architecture, development, and maintenance of scalable backend and frontend test automation frameworks for the fleet operations platform, with a primary focus on backend API and service-level validation. * Design and execute comprehensive automated test suites covering backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, as well as frontend UI workflows within the operations platform. * Develop automation solutions primarily in Python and Go for backend testing, and JavaScript for frontend validation, while proactively adopting new tools and frameworks as the platform evolves. Integration & Platform Validation * Lead integration testing efforts for third-party APIs and internal services, ensuring reliable end-to-end data flow across fleet management, dispatching, and monitoring systems. * Conduct root-cause analysis on test failures and system defects, driving resolution across backend services and frontend interfaces. Quality Strategy, CI/CD & Collaboration * Partner closely with software engineers and product teams to define test strategies, identify coverage gaps, and establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines. * Contribute to documentation, test plans, and operational frameworks that bring clarity and transparency to the automation testing process for all stakeholders. Leadership & Mentorship * Lead, mentor, and collaborate with one automation test engineer, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and support for professional development. * Drive continuous improvement and best practices across the automation testing function. Strategic Adaptation & Support * Continuously adapt automation strategies in response to evolving platform requirements, architectural shifts, and stack changes. * Support after-hours validation or release activities as needed by fleet or field operations. * Travel domestically on occasion to support on-site testing or operational deployments. * Perform additional duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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