Senior Quality Engineer

Raken•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Raken is a cloud-based, mobile, collaboration platform for the construction industry — we empower the people who build the world! Our goal is to transform the way the world builds by introducing technology to a 7,000 year old industry. To achieve this, we aim to attract unique, passionate people to the cause. We believe that faster, better reporting will improve the working lives of nearly 10% of the US labor force—the percentage of people currently working in construction. Helping turn the worst part of their day into the easiest (and fastest) is why we do what we do! We work with Commercial, Residential, and Specialty Contractors of all shapes and sizes; including many of the largest construction companies in the world. As a Senior Quality Engineer , you will be a driving force in our quality organization, ensuring excellence in our web and mobile applications. We are looking for someone who is not only proficient in traditional manual testing and automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium) but has fully integrated Artificial Intelligence into their daily workflow. You will use AI to accelerate test generation, optimize code, and triage failures, and help develop the standard for how modern QA is performed. This is a proactive role that requires a strong blend of technical proficiency and relationship building skills. You will work cross functionality to advocate for your clients’ needs and you will be ruthlessly focused on ensuring your clients successfully adopt new product features as Raken evolves. This role will work with clients of varied technical backgrounds, requiring excellent problem solving and relationship building skills. Seeking candidates near San Diego, CA for a hybrid role. Why Join Raken? Raken is a fast-growing SaaS company based in Carlsbad, California, serving thousands of customers worldwide. We have received numerous awards, including recognition on Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers, the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies, and Top Workplaces in California. We have continued to be recognized as a proud winner of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards in both Southern California and the Nation since 2021. Raken is consistently rated a High Performer for construction management solutions on leading review platforms such as G2, Capterra, and Software Advice, and we are recognized by G2 year after year. Our culture is a top priority. We have a hardworking team that strives to make a meaningful impact and enjoys having fun along the way. Our core values guide everything we do: Take Ownership, Keep Evolving, Stay Balanced, Elevate Others, and Let’s Go! If you are a driven individual who wants to make an impact at a company that truly values its culture, employees, and customers, Raken is the place for you.

Requirements

Expertise: 5+ years in Quality Engineering with a focus on automation.
Automation Stack: Proven experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java .
Mobile Testing: Hands-on experience with Appium for iOS and Android platforms.
AI Fluency: Demonstrated ability to explain how you use AI on a daily basis to increase your individual throughput and accuracy.
Test Management: Experience with Zephyr (or similar) for test case management and traceability.
Problem Solving: A "test-to-break" mindset paired with the architectural skills to "build-to-last."

Responsibilities

Proactive Ownership: Act as a leading voice in product discussions, offering suggestions for process improvements and feature designs.
Test Planning: Drive comprehensive manual and automated test planning for large-scale projects and complex architectural changes.
Mentorship: Lead by example in clear communication and proactive problem-solving
Daily AI Utilization: Leverage AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude, or specialized QA agents) for: Manual Testing: Generating edge-case scenarios and synthetic test data. Scripting: Accelerating the creation of Selenium and Appium scripts. Refactoring: Using AI to optimize Java/TestNG code for readability, maintainability, and performance. Root Cause Analysis: Utilizing AI to analyze logs and triage automation failures faster than traditional methods.
Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI in testing to suggest new tools and techniques that can further automate the testing lifecycle.
High-Velocity Automation: Dedicate >75% of your time to automating functionality across assigned POD.
Tech Stack Mastery: Maintain and expand robust automation suites using Java, Selenium, TestNG, and Appium .
Framework Maintenance: Triage existing automation, review execution failures daily
Manual Synergy: When manual testing is required, ensure it is executed with precision, focusing on high-risk areas identified through risk-based analysis.
Scrum Participation: Active participation in refinement, story pointing, and planning, ensuring Acceptance Criteria (AC) are testable and clear.
Release Readiness: Drive E2E testing and Bug Bashes for major releases.
Developer Pairing: Work side-by-side with developers to ensure quality is "shifted left" and defects are caught early in the SDLC.