QA Automation Engineer- Remote anywhere in the US

What we do: 

KinderSystems ( is the leading provider of subsidy management software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to state agencies, Head Start programs, and childcare providers. Built and supported by industry experts, KinderSystems envisions a world where all families, no matter their income level, have access to high quality childcare. Hundreds of agencies in the publicly funded childcare sector use KinderSystems applications via the cloud or mobile devices to streamline their operations, ensure compliance with government regulations, and meet the needs of the families they serve. 

What you’ll do with us: 

The QA Automation Engineer helps deliver the quality and performance of large scale, multi-platform software products that includes web, API, and mobile application interfaces. Incumbents in this position are experienced, hands on and self-motivated engineers who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment. This role involves working closely with Software Developers that includes leveraging shift-left methods to understand a complex domain and product. This role focuses on contributing to the development of manual test cases, automated Functional Integration tests and end-to-end tests through open-source test frameworks for overall system testing within an Agile environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review requirements, specifications, and other project documentation to assure quality of the products and tests to be developed and perform manual testing. 
• Select and develop appropriate test automation scripts by applying the latest techniques in test automation. 
• Works with the engineering teams to derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle 
• Defining and executing system integration tests of connected products across supported platforms such as iOS, android, and web to ensure end to end quality of product 
• Experience in accessibility testing for web applications 
• Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verify fixes 
• Works closely with software developers to create software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures and test reports 
• Works cross functional areas with internal partner engineering teams in a disciplined agile environment 
• Estimates own testing tasks and works productively with minimum supervision while showing excellent team attitude 

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in automation test engineer role 
• Knowledge of programming languages like Java and JavaScript 
• Proven experience creating automation test cases utilizing tools such as Selenium/Appium to support test automation 
• Strong experience in API testing from SOAP, RESTful is required 
• Strong experience with XML, Databases and SQL 
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and/or mobile devices 
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to analyze complex problems in large systems 
• Applicant must be able to prioritize, schedule and complete testing for multiple applications with overlapping schedules 
• Experience with Test processes, open-source test frameworks, test design strategies, writing test cases, and automating tests in Java with frameworks like Selenium and Playwright is preferred 
• Must be detail oriented, and a creative thinker with passion for quality and test automation 
• Ability to establish and maintain congenial working relationships is essential 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Additional experience preferred: 

• Experience with Appium is a plus 
• Experience with tools & applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Git and Artifactory/Maven 

What We Offer 

• The ability to work from anywhere in the United States, this position is primarily remote, with required travel one time per year. 
• The compensation range for this role is $80,000-$95,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, starting the first of the month after start date 
• 401(k) retirement plan, with company match 
• Paid company holidays and generous PTO 
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues who are all focused on enabling and improving the childcare industry for all families

KinderSystems actively embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be which is why we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (without sponsorship) and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.