Senior QA Automation Engineer

Coders Connect are partnering with a leading global enterprise headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles . With a strong focus on technology and digital transformation, this organization is investing heavily in modernizing its engineering and automation practices to support mission-critical platforms used worldwide.

They’re hiring a Senior QA Automation Engineer to be the first dedicated automation hire. This is a high-impact role where you’ll establish frameworks, mentor manual testers, and drive automation strategy across enterprise-scale systems. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Downtown Los Angeles .

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks (with a strong focus on Python and Playwright).
  


• Drive the automation strategy end-to-end, ensuring scalable and reliable test coverage.
  


• Mentor and support manual testers transitioning into automation.
  


• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps to embed quality in every stage of delivery.
  


• Own automation initiatives across web applications, APIs, and enterprise systems.
  

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on QA automation experience (not manual)
  


• Strong programming skills with Python (must-have)
  


• Experience with Playwright (preferred), or Selenium/Cypress if very strong in other areas
  


• Background in testing web applications, APIs, and enterprise-scale systems
  


• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and TestRail (nice-to-have)
  


• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate independently as the first automation hire
  


• Bonus: experience testing AI/ML systems
  

Ideal For: Automation engineers who thrive in high-ownership roles , love building frameworks from the ground up, and want to shape the future of QA strategy in a global enterprise.

Benefits

• Play a pivotal role in building automation from the ground up at a global leader.
  


• Hybrid model: enjoy 3 days onsite in Downtown LA and 2 days remote.
  


• Competitive compensation with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  


• 401(k) with company match, PTO, and professional development support.
  


• Collaborative environment where your work has direct impact on enterprise systems and client delivery.