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# Software Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Luxer One
- **Location:** North Highlands, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,969.0 - $105,566.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Test Management, Browserstack, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c0bea3824bf68643

## About the Role

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience: 3+ years of experience in software test automation.
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
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Technical Stack: Experience with CI/CD, and proficiency in Python and Javascript.
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Automation Tools: Deep understanding of the Automation stack, including experience with Robot Framework and/or BDD Testing Frameworks.
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Database & Analysis: Ability to write intermediate SQL queries to retrieve and validate data from the QA database. Experience with Linux, and web, mobile, and IoT testing.
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Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to distill complex issues into simple things.
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Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to contribute formal requirements to projects and proactively seek feedback.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

## Description

* Priority & Strategy: Work independently to define QA priorities with minimal guidance, shifting focus as necessary to support business objectives.
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Test Planning: Work with software engineers to understand test requirements and break down complex feature sets into comprehensive test cases and detailed test plans, effectively prioritizing based on risk and scope.
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Technical Leadership: Mentor teammates, provide technical leadership, and implement industry best practices and trends.
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Automation Platform Development: Proactively create and implement features for the Test Platform to enable future test automation. Perform code maintenance, lead code reviews, and conduct large-scale refactoring of automation codebases.
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Quality Advocacy & Process: Lead quality improvement processes, proactively anticipate technical needs, and provide constructive feedback to developers and management. Oversee larger cross-team QA initiatives.
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Test Management: Integrate test suites with CI/CD, manage automated test execution, and define documentation structure and format.
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Problem Solving: Triage and decompose complex problems, understand trade offs between technologies for testing, and articulate technical solutions to automation issues.
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Tooling and Infrastructure: Aid with setting device and OS floors and understand tools like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs for hosting test automation.


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