Vacasa · 1 day ago
QA Automation Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expVacasa is a vacation rental company known for its exceptional experiences and commitment to genuine hospitality. The QA Automation Lead will define and drive the automation strategy to ensure the quality and reliability of software products by designing automated testing frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role also involves mentoring QA engineers and advocating for best practices in quality assurance.
Property ManagementReal EstateTravel AccommodationsVacation Rental
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, regression, and performance testing
Define and execute the automation strategy, standards, and best practices across the engineering organization
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and DevOps to ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines for fast and reliable deployments
Oversee the creation of comprehensive test plans and automated test suites to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
Mentor and guide QA engineers on automation tools, coding practices, and quality processes
Review automation code for quality, scalability, and maintainability
Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvements in testing efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure test data setup, environment readiness, and automation infrastructure are maintained and reliable
Establish clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting to communicate quality status and automation progress
Champion a culture of quality by advocating for early testing, shift-left practices, and strong engineering discipline
Lead and develop a team of employees through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual evaluations to support professional growth and ensure alignment with company goals
Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes open communication, innovation, and employee engagement. Address team conflicts constructively and in a timely manner as they arise
Assist the recruiting process with interviewing, selection and onboarding new team members while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align departmental goals with broader organizational strategy. Represent the team in leadership meetings and communicate strategic decisions effectively to direct reports
Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing program performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process optimizations. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the function
Other duties as assigned because every day is different in hospitality!
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience
Adept at facilitating technical discussions that lead to informed decisions
Proficient at one or more programming languages
Experience automating test suites and training cross-functional teams on quality assurance best practices
Experience or enthusiasm to mentor QA engineers/analysts
Experience testing web-based applications and APIs
Experience writing automated tests (automated API testing preferred)
Strong debugging / troubleshooting skills
Solid understanding of Git or another version control system
Experience working with databases and writing SQL queries (MySQL and PostgreSQL preferred)
Communicates clearly and confidently—whether it's over email, on a video call, or in person—and can build strong connections with both team members and clients
Preferred
Experience working in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is highly preferred
College education is strongly preferred, though we recognize that great talent comes from many different paths
Benefits
Health/dental/vision insurance based on hours worked
Employer Sponsored & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits based on hours worked
401K retirement savings plan with immediate 100% company match on the first 4% you contribute
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts based on hours worked
Paid Flex Time Off / Vacation & Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
Company
Vacasa
Vacasa is a vacation rental management company that helps homeowners buy, manage, and sell their vacation homes.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$864.5MKey Investors
Davidson KempnerTPGSilver Lake
2024-12-30Acquired
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2021-12-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Rob Greyber
CEO
John Banczak
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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