Automation engineer Jobs in Berkeley, CA

QA Automation Engineer

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking biggerand moving faster. We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Franciscowe've remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource managementand change lives along the way.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile applications.

Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.

Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability of features and early defect detection.

Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues to development teams.

Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.

Work with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and best practices.

Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.

Requirements

Around 3+ years of experience in test automation development.

Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright).

Strong experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).

Familiarity with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI).

Experience with version control systems (Git) and test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr).

Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies.

Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.

Experience testing mobile applications (iOS & Android) is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

What Benefits Are We Offering?

Apple hardware ecosystem for work.

Annual Bonus.

Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).

Disability insurance - short and long-term.

401k up to 4% contribution.

Air Stipend of $3,120 / year, paid over 12 monthly installments (for home office, learning, wellness, etc.).

Air Conference 2025 in Las Vegas an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.