Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Date Created: July 1, 2026 Department: Quality Assurance Classification: Full-time/Exempt Summary Data Innovations (DI) provides laboratories around the world with solutions that range from connectivity to full workflow management. Standardization, flexibility, control and quality are some of the reasons why more than 4,700 customers worldwide have DI in their lab. We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer. The Data Innovations Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer will have extensive experience designing automated solutions to perform web application, mobile, API, and full system validation. This person will have an influential role within our organization helping to drive the usage of AI-driven automation solutions through regular collaboration with our development team. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Design and implement AI-focused test automation framework (e.g., self-healing test scripts, AI-assisted test case generation, intelligent test prioritization). Design and build end to end and regression automation tests for all layers of the application (UI and API). Help define and implement QA practices, procedures, standards, and reporting. Collaborate with Quality Assurance Manager in planning and implementing Performance Testing. Provide daily status reports of testing progress and issues. Participate in all aspects of the Agile process (Daily meetings, Refinement, Planning, Retrospective and demos). Support and enhance the existing testing process by suggesting continuous improvement initiatives. Provide mentoring and training on automation for remote team and new team members. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of AI automation design patterns and software testing principles and methodologies Experience working with industry automation tools, such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, SoapUI Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for test automation (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#) Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or Gatling Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and test management/defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr) Ability to evaluate emerging AI automation tools and make data backed recommendations to leadership Familiarity with AI governances and responsible AI practices. Experience in Continuous Integration environments Experience working in an Agile software development environment including participation in a team using one of the more commonly used process frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, or Lean) Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to easily learn new applications and tools Experience working in a mobile, web, or back-end application development environment Must comply with and pass initial background check and drug screening, as well as subsequent background checks, drug screenings and vaccine requirements as required by customer contracts Ability to follow DI’s policies, procedures, system usage practices. Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science and at least 4 years’ experience in testing automation role OR at least 8 years’ experience working in a related field from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: While performing duties of this job, the employee is predominately functioning in a sedentary light office position with high frequency of telephone communication, keyboarding, and computer. Preferred skills and experience: In addition to the above requirements, the ideal employee/candidate will have experience with the following: Experience in regulated industry Experience developing AI driven automation frameworks Supervision Level This person reports directly to the Director of Software Quality Assurance. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $119,200 - 141,200 (Compensation will vary based on skills and experience) Bonus Eligibility: Full-time, non-sales employees are eligible for DI’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance. Benefits: DI offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching plan. If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.