Senior QA Engineer

New York City, NY
Engineering /
Full-Time/C2C /
On-site
McLaren Strategic Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer to support a cutting-edge GenAI-powered QE Automation Solution.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Playwright, Gherkin-based test design, GenAI integration, and full-stack application testing. This role will contribute to automating test generation, enhancing reusability, and supporting intelligent documentation and artifact creation.

Responsibilities

    • Design and generate automated test cases and test data in JSON format.
    • Develop robust Playwright automation scripts for front-end and backend validation.
    • Convert functional inputs and business rules into .feature files using Gherkin syntax.
    • Implement Scenario Outlines with Examples for scalable, data-driven BDD testing.
    • Use LLM-based detection to identify and reuse step definitions and automation components.
    • Identify and document missing automation components to enhance the framework.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test automation within a full-stack environment (React, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB/Node).
    • Work within a Python 3.11+ environment for automation orchestration and tooling.

Requirements

    • 5 years of automation testing experience
    • 5 years of test automation experience with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript.
    • 5 years of software engineering experience using Python.
    • Gherkin/Cucumber BDD test case development.
    • Experience with JSON-based test data generation and API interactions.
    • Familiarity with LLM-based tools and GenAI-powered testing strategies.
    • Understanding of software architecture across front-end (React), back-end (Ruby on Rails), and databases (MongoDB/Node).
$70,000 - $150,000 a year
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as role, work experience, education and training, skill level, market conditions, and the candidate's geographic location.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, comprehensive health care coverage, disability benefits, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid personal days, paid holidays, and paid time off, among other benefits.
For those in eligible roles, a discretionary bonus may be awarded based on company performance and in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
Additional details about total compensation and benefits details during the hiring process.
McLaren Strategic Solutions is a leading-edge global technology consulting firm, addressing critical challenges across industries such as retail, financial services, and healthcare. Integrating a powerful ecosystem of platforms with capital-efficient execution, McLaren specializes in digital transformation to help businesses optimize operations, accelerate revenue, and achieve scalable outcomes. McLaren’s expertise spans the development of customer-centric applications, modernizing systems for cost-effectiveness and security, and leveraging cloud scalability for future-ready architectures. With a deep commitment to operational excellence, McLaren provides comprehensive managed services, including application maintenance, cybersecurity, platform solutions, and AI-optimized operations, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient performance.

From supply chain automation to compliance and analytics, McLaren drives measurable impact: improving workforce productivity, reducing inventory costs, and cutting technology ownership expenses. With its emphasis on automation and zero business downtime, McLaren facilitates seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of digital transformation. Backed by strategic partnerships and a proven delivery model, McLaren empowers clients to innovate, modernize, and achieve lasting success in today’s digital economy.

McLaren is a certified minority owned business through the NMSDC and has a mission to place more people from non-traditional backgrounds into sustainable technology careers. Through partnerships with non-profit technology programs in underserved communities and Veteran organizations, candidates transition from tech training programs into real IT careers at McLaren. Our unique recruitment policy allows us to create exceptional teams, bringing a broad spectrum of experience to our company and creating anything but a traditional consulting firm.

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