Sr. Automation QA Engineer

BAL•Richardson, TX

About The Position

BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond. You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome. A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on end-to-end automation testing.
5+ years of experience in Web GUI and API automation.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright using JavaScript or TypeScript.
Strong experience with SQL for querying and validating large datasets.
Strong experience working with CI/CD pipelines for test automation.
Familiarity with Playwright MCP is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Playwright MCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web applications and backend data validation using Playwright and TypeScript.
Collaborate with the QA Lead to enhance and maintain automated GUI tests using our existing custom framework.
Develop automation scripts to validate key regression flows in the application covering multiple layers, Front End, APIs and Data validations.
Implement automated checks for data completeness, format validation, and cross-referencing with expected results to identify discrepancies.
Participate in designing and executing comprehensive automation test strategies to maximize test coverage.
Analyze application requirements, design and execute test scenarios, and provide feedback to improve overall test coverage and product quality.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline.