We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Automation Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications through a combination of manual and automated testing across front-end and back-end systems.The ideal candidate is passionate about software quality, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to improve testing processes, tools, and automation coverage.About Nucleus SecurityNucleus Security is transforming how security and development teams manage vulnerabilities at a scale. Our platform unifies vulnerability data across scanners and environments, enabling organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities efficiently. Through our integrations, we empower customers to ingest data from their existing tools with minimal setup and maximum reliability.Core ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will DoEnsure the quality and reliability of assigned products across the full stack — UI, APIs, and data — defining test approach and risk coverage with the QA Manager, and leveraging AI tools to improve coverage and efficiencyBuild, extend, and improve scalable automation frameworks in Selenium and Playwright that the team relies on, reducing manual testing effort and increasing confidence in every releaseAct as a quality advocate within the team — reviewing test code, sharing testing practices with peers, and raising design concerns early enough to prevent defects rather than catch themTesting & Quality AssurancePlan and execute test coverage for complex, cross-system features, including functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testingDesign and execute manual and automated test cases covering functionality, performance, and reliability, including positive, negative, and edge casesAssess risk and prioritize testing effort, making clear recommendations on depth of coverage versus delivery timelinesMap test cases to business requirements and functional designs, ensuring traceability and identifying gaps before development beginsInvestigate complex or intermittent failures to root cause, distinguishing product defects from test instability and environment issuesDocument and report defects, verify fixes, and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with development teamsDatabase & Data ValidationWrite and execute complex SQL queries to validate data integrity, transformations, and business logic across the application stackVerify data accuracy through ingestion, normalization, and processing workflows — record counts, deduplication, field-level mapping, and malformed or partial dataValidate database interactions triggered by UI and API operations, and test data migrations, schema changes, and backfills for correctness and backward compatibilityBuild and maintain reusable test data sets and database setup and teardown routines for reliable, repeatable automated runsAutomation & FrameworksImplement and review automated test scripts using Java with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright, following best practices such as the Page Object ModelContribute to the architecture and long-term health of automation frameworks — structure, reusable components, reporting, and test data managementIncorporate database validation into automated suites through query-based assertions and programmatic test data setupImprove automation reliability by reducing flakiness, execution time, and maintenance cost as suites growIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support optimization within DevOps workflows, including parallel executionSupport performance and scale testing, and recommend tools and processes that measurably improve QA effectivenessAI-Assisted TestingHands-on experience using AI tools for test case generation, test data creation, and defect analysisFamiliarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) tooling, such as Playwright MCP, for AI-driven browser interaction, exploratory testing, and test script generationExperience with AI-assisted coding tools for building and maintaining automation scripts, with sound judgment about where AI output needs human validationAbility to apply AI thoughtfully within QA workflows and share what works with the rest of the teamCollaboration & QA PracticesPartner with the QA Manager, developers, and product managers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteriaSupport and mentor less experienced QA engineers through technical guidance, code review feedback, and knowledge sharingParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions, surfacing testability and reliability concerns earlyContribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and standards across the teamWhat we’re looking for:Required8+ years in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in test automationStrong programming skills in Java, with demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, reviewable test codeHands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright, and with design patterns such as the Page Object ModelExperience contributing to the design or significant refactoring of an automation framework, not just writing tests within oneSolid API testing experience and strong SQL skills, with hands-on experience validating application behavior directly against relational databasesWorking knowledge of CI/CD tooling and version control, with experience running automation reliably within pipelinesStrong analytical and debugging skills, with a track record of driving complex issues to root causePreferred (Nice to Have)Experience working in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or security-focused products and environmentsFamiliarity with security concepts such as vulnerabilities, risk scoring, APIs, and data protection practicesExperience with MCP servers or agent-based testing workflows beyond basic tool usageExperience testing ETL or data pipelines, or working with large-scale or NoSQL data storesExperience with performance or load testing, cloud environments, or containerized test infrastructureCommon Skills & TraitsSelf-starter with a strong ownership mindset and the ability to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving and collaboration skills, with the maturity to disagree constructivelyAbility to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and frameworks — and to teach them to othersWillingness to fail fast, iterate, and improveWhy Nucleus?Nucleus is a truly unique solution that’s defining a market AND making an actual impact.We’re biased, but you will get to work with one of the best teams in security. We have a lot to get done and we work extremely hard, but we have fun in the process.Work with a high-performing team that values creativity, autonomy, and innovation.Collaborate on meaningful products that improve the security posture of major organizations.Enjoy flexible remote work arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Just a few of our Outstanding benefitsFully remoteFlexible PTO401k company contribution100% company-paid healthcare options100% company-paid dental100% company-paid vision100% company-paid life insurance100% company-paid short-term disability insurance>>>and more!
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