Camping World · 3 hours ago
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $174K/yr
8+ years expCamping World is seeking a forward-thinking Test Automation Leader passionate about leveraging cutting-edge automation technologies and AI-driven solutions. This role combines technical excellence, mentorship, and strategic influence, enabling the QA team to transition from manual testing to full-scale automation across diverse platforms and cloud environments.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks using modern tools such as Microsoft Playwright, Postman, Selenium, and emerging technologies
Integrate automation seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, championing a shift-left testing approach to detect defects early
Explore and incorporate AI-driven testing solutions and next-gen automation tools to optimize coverage and efficiency
Ensure robust automation across multi-cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure) and diverse application stacks
Coach and upskill manual QA engineers into proficient automation engineers through structured training programs, workshops, and hands-on guidance
Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration within the QA team
Conduct code reviews, share best practices, and maintain high standards of automation quality
Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy covering functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing for backend and frontend systems
Deliver executive-friendly automation reports highlighting key metrics such as coverage, defect leakage, and ROI
Drive data-informed decisions to continuously improve testing efficiency and product quality
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC
Lead QA efforts during release cycles, ensuring deployment readiness, test completeness, and production stability
Collaborate on testing strategies for cloud-native applications, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in software QA automation with proven expertise in tools like Playwright, Postman, Selenium
Strong technical background in Java/Spring Boot, .NET/C#, and Node.js
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Agile/Scrum experience
Preferred
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Exposure to performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Locust, Gatling)
Experience with AI-driven testing, serverless architectures, and message queues
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Good Sam Roadside Assistance
Discounts
Paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
On the job training opportunities
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more
Access to dental & vision coverage
Company
Camping World
Camping World is an American corporation specializing in selling parts and service for recreational vehicles and supplies for camping.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2024-10-30Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2016-10-07IPO
2013-08-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Marcus Lemonis
Chairman & CEO
Lindsey Christen
Chief Administrative & Legal Officer, Secretary
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