Lead QA Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chandigarh - India
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Establish BigHappys first test automation practice from the ground up building a framework-first AI-augmented testing discipline that embeds quality into the development lifecycle rather than gatekeeping at the end across our Go/ stack.
NOTE:
NOTE:
- Candidates must be open to work within USA time zones EST/EDT and PST/PDT hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build BigHappys test automation framework and strategy from scratch no existing QA tooling process or team to inherit; this person influences the foundational architecture decisions.
- Automate testing across both layers of our stack: API/backend (Go) and frontend/UI (React HTML/JS/CSS) not siloed to one layer.
- Integrate automated test suites into AWS CI/CD pipelines so testing runs continuously not as a pre-release gate.
- Partner with engineers during design and development not after code is written to embed testability push for contract testing where services integrate and catch issues before theyre built rather than after.
- Evaluate and adopt AI-leveraged testing tools and techniques: AI-assisted test case generation self-healing scripts visual regression and flaky-test triage setting a modern baseline rather than replicating legacy manual-first QA.
- Perform manual/exploratory testing only where automation isnt yet practical (new feature edge cases exploratory sessions ahead of automated coverage usability spot-checks) treated as a bridge not the default mode of work.
- Define coverage strategy and quality metrics (defect escape rate automation coverage % flaky test rate) and report on them to engineering leadership.
- Act as the internal voice for quality and testability in engineering discussions influencing how code gets written not just how it gets tested.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must-Have Skills
- 7 years in QA/test automation with demonstrable majority-time-coding (not majority-manual-testing-with-scripting-on-the-side).
- Hands-on automation framework experience across both API/backend testing (e.g. Postman/Newman REST-assured equivalents or Go-native test tooling) and UI/frontend testing (Playwright Cypress or Selenium against React apps).
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions Jenkins or similar ideally AWS-native tooling).
- Proven ability to build a test automation framework/strategy from zero not just extend or maintain an existing one.
- Working comfort with Go and/or codebases sufficient to write/debug backend tests and collaborate credibly with engineers on testability.
- Track record of working embedded with engineering during dev cycles (design reviews pairing early test planning) not just receiving builds to test.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted testing tools (test generation self-healing locators visual regression via AI automated flaky-test triage).
- Contract testing experience (Pact or similar) for service-to-service integration points.
- Prior experience specifically as a first QA hire or building a QA function from zero at a similarly-scaled company.
- AdTech/MarTech domain familiarity especially DSP/SSP or DOOH delivery systems or experience testing creative-delivery/rendering pipelines.
- Experience with performance/load testing for high-throughput ad-serving systems.
Benefits
Flexible Time-Off : At BIG Happy we believe that great work comes from a well balanced life. Our flexible time-off policy empower employees to manage their schedules effectively recharge when needed and maintain a healthy work-life balance without compromising productivity.
Comprehensive Health & Family Support: We prioritize the well-being of our team and their families. Our plans provide health support policies including maternity benefits ensure that employees feel supported during important life stages.
Performance-Driven Rewards & Growth: We recognize and reward impact. Through performance bonuses and incentive programs employees are acknowledged for their contributions and achievements fostering a motivating environment that supports both personal and professional growth.
Relocation & Seamless Transition Support: Joining us from a different location Weve got you covered. Our relocation support and reimbursement policies are designed to make your transition smooth and stress-free allowing you to focus on settling into your role and new environment.
Inclusive Culture & Collaborative Environment: Our workplace thrives on collaboration inclusivity and engagement. From cross-functional 1:1s to team building activities like movie outings events and office get-togethers we ensure every team member feels connected valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Better ads, made easy. Big Happy is an end-to-end platform, handling everything from creative development to media activation and campaign measurement.
