Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About Stay22

At Stay22, we're revolutionizing how people convert online. Our AI-powered affiliate platform helps publishers, ticketing platforms, and content creators unlock new revenue streams while levelling up their audience's user experience. At Stay22, our partners don't just earn more, they deliver more. Join us and be part of something big that's shaking up the affiliate world.

Position overview

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Automation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about automation, quality, and efficiency. This role is agency-level, meaning you will work across multiple teams and projects, driving testing strategies and automation initiatives. You will play a critical role in defining and implementing test automation frameworks, improving test coverage, and ensuring robust quality standards across Stay22's products, which include internal and external APIs, user-facing applications, and services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated end-to-end, integration, and API tests to ensure high-quality software releases

• Establish and enforce test automation standards, tooling, and best practices to improve overall test coverage and product reliability

• Collaborate with Platform Engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

• Work closely with multiple development squads, ensuring test automation supports both existing and new features/products

• Set up and manage a test case inventory to centralize and streamline testing efforts

• Define and enhance the bug handling process, including reporting, tracking, and continuous improvement of bug resolution cycles

• Provide test coverage reports and insights to help teams identify gaps and improve software quality

• Where automation is not feasible, conduct manual testing as part of the Definition of Done for release cycles

• Mentor developers and QA engineers in automation practices, advocating for a quality-first mindset

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• 5-8+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing, with a proven track record of improving software quality through automation

• Strong expertise in developing automated tests using modern frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or TestCafe

• Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools

• Experience with TestRail or similar test management tools

• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Golang for test automation

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests into the development workflow

• Experience with cloud environments and distributed systems across multiple providers

• Hands-on experience with databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, including performance, security, and usability testing

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively

What to Expect from our Hiring Process

​We know your time's valuable, so here's the quick rundown of what to expect.

1. Screening call with our Talent Acquisition Partner minutes)

2. Whiteboarding session oriented on Quality Assurance principles and concepts (Miro) with the Engineering Team (60 minutes)

3. Final interview with our CEO (30 minutes)

4. Offer & onboarding

Please note that this process is subject to change at any point, based on additional requirements from the team.

Why join Stay22?

• Support Travel Creators: Be part of a team that empowers travel creators to explore the world by increasing their passive income potential.

• Empower Your Growth: We hire champions and give them the opportunity to excel, skipping levels and honing their superpowers.

• Lead with Impact: We empower our team members to take charge and make a real impact in the Stay22 universe.

• Location, Location, Location: Enjoy our bright and vibrant office in the heart of Little Italy, surrounded by great shops and restaurants

• Be Yourself: Embrace a come-as-you-are dress code and a flexible work schedule.

• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer health & dental benefits, retirement plans, learning & development opportunities, and social & team-building activities, including exciting retreats.

(Stay22 is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are given consideration. If you have a disability or particular need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers at )