Principal QA Engineer

Ventura Foods • Irvine, CA

6d • $140,057 - $184,560 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal IT QA engineer will be a hands-on, individual contributor responsible for designing and developing our testing automation framework utilizing Python, Playwright, PyTest, Java or TestNG. This role will also develop and evangelize enterprise-wide testing strategy, standards, and best practices to improve software quality, increase test coverage, and strengthen release readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree emphasis in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Software QA automation field.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. JDE EnterpriseOne, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is required. Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
• Prior ERP functional, E2E, and regression testing experience with good understanding of business processes, supply chain, and financial flows in relation to ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience with Python or Java with PyTest, TestNG, Playwright or Selenium to automate regression testing.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with API and performance testing using Postman and Jmeter is a plus.
• Experience in CPG/Foodservice industry preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the systems development life cycle in the development and/or support of production systems, conversion activities, testing methodologies, and implementation procedures.
• Knowledge of supply chain, order to cash, purchase to pay, manufacturing and/or financial processes.
• Ability to communicate well and demonstrate business knowledge both verbally and in writing, strong time and work management skills and the ability to resolve critical project issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree emphasis in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
• Experience with API and performance testing using Postman and Jmeter is a plus.
• Experience in CPG/Foodservice industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable test automation suites from scratch using programming languages like Python or Java with deep expertise in PyTest, TestNG, Playwright or Selenium for automation frameworks.
• Develop CI/CD infrastructures and build systems using Jenkins or GitHub Actions to integrate with Test Management tool, QMetry preferred.
• Automate and execute RESTful API testing using industry-standard tools like Postman, SoapUI, or equivalent.
• Build automated simulation scripts using testing tools like Apache JMeter or LoadRunning for performance testing.
• Develop automation test plan, test strategy, test scenarios and review with pod leaders and business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software quality issues.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders to ensure the system satisfies real-world operational needs.
• Work with offshore partners, QA, and cross-functional teams to perform various software testing tasks.
• Estimate test workload and coordinates with development teams on priorities.
• Evaluate test results against expected results, implements improvements to process and recommend alternative testing as needed.
• Confirm the correctness of resolved defects and documents results.
• Manage daily, weekly communication on testing status to internal and external project stakeholders.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal