QA Automation Engineer

Description:

Job Title- QA Automation Engineer

Department- Elevate, Digital Marketplace

Reports to- VP, Software Engineering

Location- Plano, TX

Who we are-

Founded in 1995, Elevate Aviation Group is the parent organization uniting Elevate Jet, Private Jet Services (PJS), and Elevate MRO under one standard of aviation excellence. We operate in the space between small operators and faceless corporations – large enough to deliver global capability, yet agile enough to provide true personal service. As we enter our fourth decade, we’re revolutionizing how we approach the market, combining decades of operational expertise with modern technology to deliver certainty, safety, and seamless experiences across every stage of private aviation – from charter to acquisition, management, and maintenance.

Summary of position-

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our private aviation web, mobile and API platforms. Our products enable clients to search, book, and manage private flights seamlessly while supporting internal operations for charter coordination and customer service. This role will focus on developing automated test frameworks, implementing continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating closely with developers and product teams to uphold best practices in quality assurance. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, performance optimization, and delivering a smooth, bug-free experience to users.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile and API services, using modern test frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure fast feedback and high release confidence.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria, test plans, and edge cases.
• Execute functional, regression, API, and performance testing for both frontend and backend systems.
• Identify, track, and analyze defects using issue tracking tools and report quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve testing coverage, stability, and speed across automation suites.
• Advocate for test-driven development and quality best practices throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• Proficient in one or more automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or Selenium.
• Solid understanding of testing REST APIs and backend integrations using tools like Postman or pytest.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python for test script development.
• Passion for debugging, performance tuning, and ensuring smooth user experiences.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and error tracking systems such as Sentry or Datadog.

Education & Experience-

• 3–5 years of experience in QA automation for web, mobile, and backend applications.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines).
• Experience with mobile testing on iOS/Android and automated device testing platforms (BrowserStack, TestFlight, or Firebase Test Lab).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Schedule & Travel-

• The typical work schedule includes five 8-hour shifts assigned to one of the established schedules within the department. Nights, weekends and/or holidays may be required to support the needs of the organization.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 10%.

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status- full time exempt
• Lifting requirements- Up to 20lbs
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., both now and at all future times. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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