Doran Jones Inc. · 4 days ago
Lead QA Automation Engineer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expDoran Jones Inc. is a leading financial services Data Engineering and Application Development firm specializing in Capital Markets, Risk, and Regulatory Compliance. They are seeking a hands-on Lead QA Automation Engineer to own automated testing across their web products and set the QA vision for future releases.
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Hiring Manager
Mariana Cardoso
Responsibilities
Define and evangelize the full-stack test strategy for functional, security, integration, regression, performance, and smoke tests
Own the QA roadmap and communicate progress to engineering leadership
Lead and mentor QA Engineers—document standards. Champion a quality-first culture
Manage test data and environments. Set development standards for testability
Build and maintain comprehensive automation. Develop UI + API tests in Playwright/TypeScript. Extend existing Selenium/Python suites when needed
Integrate with CI/CD toolchain. Embed tests in GitHub Actions / Jenkins for quick and reliable releases
Analyze and report defects. Log, track, and verify fixes in Jira. Provide clear, actionable feedback
Influence Agile ceremonies (planning, stand‑ups, retro, grooming) with Dev, Product, and DevOps
Continuously improve frameworks. Apply Page Object Model (POM) and other coding best practices
Continuously evaluate our testing tools and benchmark them against industry best practices to ensure optimal performance. Recommend and adopt upgrades to keep the automation stack modern and efficient
Supervise quality gates. Monitor static code analysis, vulnerability scans, and performance metrics to ensure optimal system functionality
Establish metrics and processes, track quality KPIs, and champion process improvements to drive continuous improvement
Attend/complete assigned information security training by the designated completion date
Complete required information security training within assigned deadlines
Follow ISMS security policies and procedures
Report any observed security violations or risks promptly to leadership or the IT department
Qualification
Required
7+ years in software QA, with 3+ years focused on Playwright/TypeScript automation
Strong coding proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with practical experience testing modern web applications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and API testing frameworks (Postman, REST-assured, Playwright API)
Exposure to performance testing tools and methodologies
Working knowledge of SonarQube, Veracode, and defect tracking with Jira
Skilled in test data management, environment setup, and debugging distributed systems
Preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft D365 is a plus
ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
Disability benefits
A 401(k) match
Life insurance
Paid personal days
Paid holidays
Paid time off
A discretionary bonus may be awarded based on company performance and in recognition of individual achievements and contributions
Company
Doran Jones Inc.
Doran Jones Inc.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Matt Doran
Co-Founder & Head of Sales
Recent News
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