5-7+ years of experience in test automation or software engineering
Proficient in Java and automation tools like Playwright and Cucumber
Experience with test management tools such as JIRA, Xray, and Zephyr
Strong understanding of API testing, performance testing, and observability tools
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies
Excellent communication, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Insurance or finance experience is a plus
Responsibilities
Participate in in-sprint testing to validate stories before sprint completion
Collaborate with developers to ensure test readiness across functional, integration, and end-to-end tests
Perform risk-based testing and validate acceptance criteria
Quickly triage and resolve defects found during sprints
Promote shift-left testing practices and an automation-first mindset
Design and maintain automated tests across UI, API, integration, and regression layers
Monitor key quality indicators and support performance, security, and observability testing initiatives
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance including vision and dental
Company-paid life and disability coverage
Paid parental leave
4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial adoption assistance and medical travel reimbursement
Annual reimbursement for health club memberships or fitness programs
Recognized for best-in-class health and wellness programs
Dynamic and values-driven company culture
Full Job Description
Job Type: Permanent
Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
We're on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate Software Quality Engineer to join our quality engineering team and make an immediate impact! In this pivotal technical role, you'll dive headfirst into hands-on automation challenges, deliver robust in-sprint testing support, and elevate our testing frameworks. You'll be at the heart of strengthening quality engineering practices across the organization, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and quality engineering leadership. As an active member of our Testing Guild, you'll help drive continuous improvement, push for standards alignment, and champion engineering excellence every step of the way!
**This is a hybrid role with an expectation of being in the office 2-3 days per week**
Key Responsibility Areas:
In-Sprint Quality & Testing Support:
Participate fully in in-sprint testing, ensuring stories are validated before completion of each sprint.
Partner with developers to ensure functional, integration, and end-to-end test readiness.
Validate acceptance criteria and perform risk-based testing.
Ensure defects found in-sprint are triaged and resolved quickly.
Promote shift-left testing practices and automation first mindset.
Drive a measurable reduction in escaped defects through improved automation coverage.
Contribute to faster release cycles by optimizing in-sprint testing processes.
Automation Design & Execution:
Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Java, Playwright, and Cucumber.
Build automated tests across UI, API, integration, and regression layers.
Review application designs for testability and provide input early in SDLC.
Execute automation aligned with CI/CD pipelines.
Product Quality Advocacy:
Serve as a quality champion within the team.
Monitor key quality indicators including defect trends and automation health.
Support performance, security, and observability test initiatives.
Ensure deliverables meet reliability and functional completeness standards.
Join a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and supports ongoing learning through participation in our Testing Guild and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
Testing Concepts: API testing, performance testing, observability tools
Methodologies: Agile/SAFe
5-7+ years of experience in test automation or software engineering
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native testing
Insurance/finance experience is a plus
Excellent communication, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Salary Range: $80-$100k
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment
What Hiscox USA Offers:
Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
Recipient of 2024 Cigna's Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks
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