Staff Engineer - Automation

Job-ID: 34690Category: TechnologyLocation: Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-22Staff Engineer – Automation AEO Employment Services CO LLC seeks a Staff Engineer – Automation to handle automated testing strategies for large scale enterprise retail systems. This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups. Duties include: (i) developing and maintaining reusable automation libraries for Microservices, REST APIs and UI testing; (ii) driving consistent Test Driven Development (TDD) QA practices across teams; (iii) ensuring quality standards through code reviews and CI/CD integration; (iv) creating test strategies and scripts aligned with requirements; and (v) ensuring appropriate version control, code merging, and review workflows. This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups.Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field plus five (5) years of post-baccalaureate and progressively responsible experience in a related quality engineering position.Experience must include three (3) years: (i) developing UI/API automation frameworks for e-commerce and retail platforms to validate core functionality; (ii) utilizing Selenium, Java and Spring and BDD tools Cucumber and JBehave for validating complex workflows across web and mobile channels; (iii) developing and executing tests of microservices and REST APIs supporting core retail functions such as order processing, product search, cart and checkout; (iv) designing test strategies, writing detailed test cases and executing tests to ensure business logic accuracy across multi-channel retail platforms; (v) using Java and Spring Boot for test development and build automation using Maven or Gradle; (vi) utilizing Bamboo or Jenkins for version control and CI/CD pipelines; (vii) writing SQL queries and scripts for data integrity validation in PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for product updates and order creation status; (viii) working in cloud environments GCP or AWS for serverless deployments and monitoring build status; and (ix) leading automation discussions with Developer, QA and Other Stakeholders and advising on correct automation solution.Experience can be concurrent.This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups.Pay/Benefits Information:Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.Apply at with cover letter, resumé and salary requirements.#LI-DNIAbout the companyGet to Know AEO American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.