Senior QA Automation Engineer – Build QA Strategy in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role Positioning & Market Value
A Senior QA Automation Engineer at this level (5+ years, framework architect, CI/CD integration) typically commands €60,000–95,000/year in Western Europe or equivalent contract rates of €500–800/day. Proxify doesn't disclose salary publicly, but as a contractor marketplace, rates are generally competitive with European market benchmarks. Negotiate assertively.
Skills This Role Develops:
- High-demand automation frameworks: Playwright and Cypress are among the most sought-after skills in QA today — far more marketable than legacy Selenium alone.
- API testing (GraphQL + REST) and CI/CD integration are core DevOps-adjacent competencies that are increasingly expected of senior engineers.
- Ownership of the QA strategy and roadmap builds genuine tech leadership experience that opens paths to QA Lead, Engineering Manager, or DevOps roles.
Green Flags:
- "Primary architect" framing means real ownership — not just executing someone else's test plan.
- Proxify pre-vets clients, reducing the risk of unstable engagements.
- Long-term remote-first positioning suits engineers who want stability without office politics.
Potential Watch Points:
- As a contractor via an intermediary, you may lack direct visibility into the client's culture or internal growth opportunities.
- No mention of benefits like health insurance or equity — typical of contractor arrangements.
Headquarters: Sweden
URL: http://career.proxify.io
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join one of our high-growth client teams as the primary architect of their quality assurance strategy. In this role, you will move beyond manual validation to build robust, scalable automation frameworks that ensure software reliability at high velocity.
You will be responsible for the entire testing lifecycle—from defining test strategies and selecting the right tools to integrating automated suites into modern CI/CD pipelines. This is a role for a Developer in Test who is passionate about building invisible safety nets that empower development teams to ship code with total confidence.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in test automation, with deep expertise in modern frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
- Strong ability to write clean, maintainable test code in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, or Java.
- Proven track record of building and scaling automation frameworks from scratch (Page Object Model, Screenplay Pattern, etc.).
- Extensive experience testing RESTful and GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman, SuperTest, or RestAssured.
- Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
- Experience with mobile automation using Appium or Maestro is a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools like k6 or JMeter to identify system bottlenecks.
- Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours) — applications from candidates outside this timezone cannot be considered.
Nice-to-Have:
- Knowledge of Docker for containerized testing environments.
- Experience with Visual Regression testing tools (Percy, Applitools).
- Familiarity with Cloud Testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, AWS Device Farm).
- Background in Security Testing (OWASP principles).
Responsibilities:
- Define the overall automation roadmap and select the appropriate tools to match the client's technical stack.
- Write, maintain, and optimize complex end-to-end (E2E) integration and regression test suites.
- Partner with Developers and Product Managers to define "Definition of Done" and ensure testability is considered during the design phase.
- Identify, document, and track software defects, working closely with the dev team to ensure rapid resolution.
- Act as the "Quality Evangelist" within the team, conducting code reviews for test scripts and sharing best practices in automated testing.
What We Offer:
- Get paid, not played: No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.
- Predictable project hours: A harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.
- Flex days to recharge: Up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.
- Career-accelerating positions: Exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.
- Hand-picked opportunities: Skip typical recruitment roadblocks with personally matched positions.
- One seamless process, multiple opportunities: A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.
- Consistent compensation: The same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/proxify-ab-senior-qa-automation-engineer-1
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