QA Engineer

Senior QA Automation Engineer (TypeScript)Location: Boca Raton, FL — Onsite (W2)About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who doesn't just run tests — you build the testing infrastructure. You'll own quality end-to-end across Web, Mobile (iOS and Android), and Desktop (Windows and Mac), designing automation frameworks from the ground up and driving a Shift-Left quality strategy that catches issues before they reach staging.This is a high-impact role where you'll shape how we think about quality, mentor engineers, and have direct influence on the products our users experience daily.What You'll DoBuild automation frameworks from scratch in TypeScript using Playwright (Web) and Appium (Mobile), with the ability to integrate UI, API, and database validation into cohesive end-to-end test suitesOwn the QA strategy — design test plans, establish coverage standards, and drive Shift-Left testing practices that reduce defects before they hit stagingWrite and maintain automation scripts in TypeScript — this is your primary language, not a nice-to-haveTest across platforms — validate application behavior across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, including device-level testing, log analysis, and environment-specific validationDebug at every layer — use tools like RestAssured, Charles Proxy, ADB, Android Studio, Xcode diagnostics, and Web Inspector to perform cross-layer root cause analysisDrive performance testing using JMeter for high-traffic, real-world scenariosValidate data integrity using SQL across Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQLMentor and elevate — coach team members on test design, automation patterns, defect lifecycle, and continuous quality practicesManage test operations — build traceability and reporting workflows using tools like TestRail, Jira, or equivalentCollaborate cross-functionally with developers, product, and design teams to clarify requirements, identify gaps, and ensure comprehensive test coverage What You Bring 5+ years in QA automation with a focus on building frameworks, not just writing scripts within existing onesTypeScript expertise — you've built production automation frameworks in TypeScript, not just maintained themPlaywright experience — hands-on framework design and implementation for modern browser automationMobile testing proficiency — Appium or equivalent across iOS and Android, including real device testing and debuggingCross-platform testing experience — Web, iOS, Android, Windows, and MacStrong SQL skills for backend data validationAPI testing experience with RestAssured, Postman, or similar toolsCI/CD integration — experience embedding automated test suites into Jenkins or equivalent pipelinesPerformance testing experience with JMeter or LoadRunnerShift-Left mindset — you proactively identify requirement gaps and quality risks before code is writtenLeadership ability — you've mentored QA engineers and driven quality culture within a team Bonus Points Experience building QA organizations or processes from zeroBDD experience with Cucumber/GherkinFamiliarity with AI-assisted QA workflowsBackground in gaming, entertainment, or high-engagement consumer productsJava automation experience alongside TypeScript