Innovation QA Engineer

About the Role As our QA Engineer, you will own the quality layer for a platform where data correctness is non‑negotiable. You will design and build the test automation framework from scratch, own data validation testing, and make testing a first‑class part of how we engineer. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain the test automation framework from scratch – Python‑based, covering API, integration, and end‑to‑end tests. Establish patterns and conventions that the engineering team builds on as the codebase grows. Maintain test suites that are fast, reliable, and genuinely useful – flaky tests are a bug. Own test coverage for data transformation logic – verify correctness of outputs, edge‑case handling, schema validation, and data integrity across pipeline stages. Design test strategies for data integration scenarios – source‑to‑destination data flows, transformation previews versus execution results, and reconciliation checks. Build test data management practices: repeatable fixtures, realistic financial data scenarios, and edge‑case libraries. Build and maintain comprehensive API test suites for REST and GraphQL endpoints. Design test strategies for Temporal‑orchestrated workflows – long‑running processes, retry logic, fault tolerance, timeout handling, and idempotency verification. Collaborate with backend engineers on testability requirements in new feature design. Ensure all automated tests run in the CI/CD pipeline; work with the Cloud Engineer to integrate quality gates into deployment workflows. Define test coverage thresholds and quality gates that block bad deployments without blocking good ones. Conduct black‑box testing, fault injection, performance testing, etc. Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and business impact. Work closely with engineers on root‑cause analysis and regression prevention. Advocate for testability in design reviews and code reviews. Help engineers write better unit tests; review test quality alongside code quality. Qualifications 5+ years of QA or test engineering experience in a SaaS environment. Built or significantly extended a test automation framework, not just run existing tests. Python‑based test automation – Pytest, Playwright, or equivalent; manual‑only QA is a disqualifier. API testing proficiency for REST and/or GraphQL APIs, not just UI‑layer testing. Data validation experience – tested data pipelines, transformation logic, or systems where data correctness and integrity were the primary quality criterion. CI/CD integration experience – tests live in the pipeline; understands how to balance test confidence with pipeline speed. Active user of AI coding assistants in daily workflow. Nice to Have Experience testing workflow orchestration systems – Temporal, Airflow, Prefect, or similar. Financial services or compliance‑sensitive testing background. Performance and load testing experience. Contract testing (Pact or similar) for service boundaries. Data engineering familiarity – understanding of ETL/ELT patterns aids in writing effective data validation tests. Playwright for UI‑level end‑to‑end testing. Salary Range MA: $85,000 - $130,000 base salary + target annual bonus NY/NJ: $90,000 - $135,000 base salary + target annual bonus BBH compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown Brothers Harriman