QA Automation Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in quality assurance and automation, with a proven track record of leading teams and driving automation strategies. Your background includes designing and implementing automated testing frameworks for various types of testing, including UI, API, integration, regression, and performance testing. You are skilled in identifying quality risks early in the development process and improving test coverage to enable rapid, high-confidence releases.

As a technical leader, you excel in mentoring QA engineers and championing best practices within your team. You understand the importance of collaboration and communication, working closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure that quality is integrated into every stage of the development lifecycle. You are passionate about evolving automation capabilities to support a fast-moving development environment and are committed to continuous improvement.

You are familiar with CI/CD pipelines and understand how to integrate automated tests into these processes effectively. Your analytical mindset allows you to assess the effectiveness of testing strategies and make data-driven decisions to enhance quality assurance practices. You thrive in a culture that values trust, collaboration, and the contributions of every team member.

Desirable

Experience with various automation tools and frameworks is a plus, as is familiarity with performance testing methodologies. You may also have experience in working with cloud-based environments and understand the nuances of testing in such settings. A background in software development can further enhance your ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams.

What you'll do

In your role as QA Automation Lead at Vacasa, you will be responsible for defining and executing the automation strategy that ensures the quality, stability, and reliability of our software products. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks, ensuring they are scalable and effective across different testing scenarios. Your work will involve overseeing end-to-end automation efforts and ensuring that test suites are tightly integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to identify quality risks early in the development process. By improving test coverage and enabling rapid releases, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional experiences to our guests and homeowners. Your leadership will help foster a culture of quality within the organization, where best practices are shared and implemented across teams.

As a mentor to QA engineers, you will guide them in their professional development and help them grow their skills in automation and testing. You will champion best practices in quality assurance and continuously evolve our automation capabilities to meet the demands of a fast-paced development environment. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our software products and the satisfaction of our customers.

What we offer

At Vacasa, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and providing opportunities for them to make a real impact. You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and trust. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive. Join us in creating exceptional experiences for our guests and homeowners while advancing your career in quality assurance and automation.