Job detail for Senior QA Automation Developer (HELOC)

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.

We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

About the role:

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Developer to join our team and take end-to-end ownership of building a new quality-focused product. Through automation and functional testing, this person will validate a variety of products to provide our customers with a seamless banking experience. As a Senior QA Developer, you will work directly with our product teams and participate in application specification reviews as well as architectural design sessions, providing your perspective on quality. You will also establish test strategies for various features. During your first year, you will develop a deep understanding of how to deliver high-performing software at the speed of development. You will operate in an environment that encourages ownership at all levels, including configuration and monitoring of applications in production.

This is a fully remote position, available to candidates based in Canada.

Our core technologies include:

Java, Selenium Webdriver, Playwright, Claude Code, TestNG, Maven, Git, Jenkins, ArgoCD, SQL, REST Assured, OkHttp, SumoLogic, Docker, Kubernetes, Gatling, Linux, etc.

What you will do:

• Develop test automation at the speed of feature development, using AI tools as well as our functional and performance testing frameworks
• Use Large Language Models (LLMs) to create feature test plans and internal knowledge bases to facilitate the use of AI tools for automation and deep testing efforts
• Define custom AI workflows allowing all developers to test new features using existing automation tests, evaluate test failures, and resolve environment issues
• Execute functional and performance tests by deploying disposable environments on-demand to commission microservices with different versions and configurations, and customize database content
• Customize, configure, and patch services, and deploy infrastructure and code changes all the way to production
• Analyze log files and resolve production issues by automating and reproducing them in a non-production environment
• Collaborate with the QA platform to create feature validation and test automation solutions for your product

What we are looking for:

• Ability to develop test automation in Java using Selenium/Playwright, using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as IntelliJ or Eclipse, with or without coding assistants
• Experience deploying services in various environments such as Kubernetes, using deployment tools like ArgoCD and Jenkins
• Ability to improve the efficiency of existing test infrastructure using Docker, Playwright, and headless browser execution
• Knowledge of log aggregators such as SumoLogic or Kibana, and application monitoring tools such as Honeycomb or Grafana
• Passion for test automation and delivering high-quality features in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working within an Agile methodology

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Paid parental leave
• Health and wellness initiatives

English is required for this position, as it involves interactions with staff at Upgrade offices worldwide.

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established workflows, schedules, and service expectations.
• Employees regularly input, retrieve, and exchange information accurately using digital systems and applications to support operational and customer service objectives.
• The role requires the ability to receive and exchange information with customers, peers, supervisors, and cross-functional partners through available communication channels, which may include meetings, email, phone, and digital collaboration tools, and may involve real-time, verbal, or in-person exchanges depending on business need.
• Job duties may involve managing a high volume of inbound and/or outbound customer interactions and work activities using and computer systems. The role requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information displayed on computer screens and remain in a working posture for extended periods, consistent with the demands of the position.
• Work may be performed in a contact center, office, or remote environment, depending on business needs and the nature of the role. Onsite work environments may include shared workspaces, standard office lighting, and moderate background noise typical of customer service or operational settings.
• Employees working remotely are responsible for maintaining a secure and productive workspace with reliable internet connectivity that supports company systems and safeguards the confidentiality of company and customer information.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.