QA Automation Lead

Overview

Lead QA automation for Laravel & React stack, mentoring team and guiding CI/CD testing.

Key Responsibilities

• test automation
• ci/cd
• shift-left
• test architecture
• code reviews
• team leadership

Tasks

-Lead and mentor a QA automation team across multiple projects and platforms -Ensure proper coverage, traceability, and documentation of test cases and defects -Conduct code reviews and establish best practices for test writing and maintenance -Own and evolve the test automation architecture and strategy -Advocate for shift-left testing and embed QA practices early in the development lifecycle -Design and implement end-to-end, integration, API, and UI test automation using tools like or similar to: Cypress, Cucumber, Selenium and/or React Testing Library (RTL) for frontend (React) -Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps to define test plans and ensure quality gates in CI/CD

Requirements

• test automation
• react
• laravel
• docker
• gitlab
• agile

What You Bring

-A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills -Able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile development environment -Strong analytical and debugging skills -5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with at least 2 years in a leadership role -Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams is a plus -Strong experience with test automation framework for both frontend (React), backend (Laravel/PHP/REST API) and Mobile apps (iOS SWIFT and Android Kotlin) -Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript to write test scripts -Knowledge of containerized environment (Docker) and Kubernetes is a plus -A critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills -Experience with cloud-hosted environments is a plus -Familiarity with Laravel internals or testing Eloquent models, middleware and controllers is a plus -Strong experience with version control - GitLab, CI/CD pipeline, and various QA automation tools -Exposure to performance/load testing tools (e.g., Artillery, k6, JMeter or similar) is a plus -Reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented

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Benefits

-Salary starting at $85K annually -Paid time off, plus paid holidays -Health insurance (Single coverage 100% paid for by company) -Dental and vision insurance -Bicycles to ride around campus -Team BBQs and annual company Olympics -In-house Yoga sessions -Regular free breakfasts, lunches and snacks -401K Plan (with aggressive company matching)

About Earthcam

-A leader in construction and infrastructure monitoring, EarthCam’s cameras deliver real-time, high-definition visuals. -EarthCam serves clients worldwide, providing continuous, live feeds for construction, government, and commercial projects. -Typical projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, transportation systems, and high-profile real estate ventures. -The company’s systems enhance project management by offering visual documentation and remote monitoring capabilities. -Standout projects include monitoring the construction of bridges, stadiums, and other iconic landmarks. -EarthCam’s cameras are often used to capture environmental changes, offering valuable data for engineering and planning. -As a key player in the industry, EarthCam's technology enables stakeholders to track progress, improve safety, and ensure quality.

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