Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

AssetMark Financial Holdings•Charlotte, NC

4d•$106,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AssetMark is a leading strategic provider of innovative investment and consulting solutions serving independent financial advisors. We provide investment, relationship, and practice management solutions that advisors use in helping clients achieve wealth, independence, and purpose. About the role: As a Senior QA Engineer, you'll be a technical leader in our quality engineering transformation. You'll architect advanced testing solutions, champion best practices, and drive the implementation of our shift-left testing strategy. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of quality engineering at AssetMark while working with cutting-edge testing technologies. We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Requirements

Expert-level knowledge of modern testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, etc.)
Advanced experience with API testing and microservices testing strategies
Strong background in performance testing tools (Gatling, Locust, JMeter)
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with cloud-native testing strategies (AWS preferred)
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and testing libraries
Knowledge of test infrastructure as code and containerization
Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive quality initiatives
Experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams
Strong communication skills with ability to present to engineering leadership
Proven track record of implementing testing transformations
Experience with agile methodologies and quality engineering practices
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
2+ years of experience in senior or lead QA roles
Proven track record of building and scaling test automation frameworks
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

Design and architect advanced automation frameworks and testing patterns
Implement performance and security testing strategies
Create reusable test components and utilities for the entire team
Evaluate and recommend testing approaches and technologies
Build test infrastructure as code and establish testing standards
Design comprehensive test strategies for complex features and systems
Champion test-driven development practices across engineering teams
Guide shift-left testing implementation and establish quality gates
Address complex testing challenges and technical debt
Balance test coverage with delivery timelines and business objectives
Mentor QA engineers on technical skills and career development
Lead testing technical discussions and represent QA in cross-functional meetings
Improve testing processes and methodologies based on industry best practices
Implement risk-based testing approaches and optimization strategies
Interview QA candidates at all levels and contribute to team building
Partner effectively with product managers, architects, and engineering leads
Translate quality needs into technical solutions and communicate constraints
Lead quality-focused design reviews and advocate for testability
Participate in architectural decisions with focus on quality implications
Drive testing innovation and evaluate build vs. buy decisions for testing tools
Implement advanced CI/CD test pipelines and quality automation
Develop custom testing utilities and framework enhancements
Create comprehensive testing strategies for microservices architectures
Establish testing approaches for cloud-native applications (AWS preferred)
Lead testing for enterprise-level initiatives and complex integrations