About the role

QA Automation Engineer (Senior I)

Role overview: Design, develop, and optimize automation for performance, load, and functional testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of Brandt’s software products.

Responsibilities

Performance & load testing: Design and implement strategies for web applications and backend services.
Automation scripts: Write, optimize, and maintain automation scripts to streamline testing across environments.
Automation framework: Build and expand an automated testing framework (test plans, test cases, and continuous testing pipelines).
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with development, operations, and customer success to align test strategies with project goals.
CI/CT pipelines: Implement and oversee CI and continuous testing pipelines for timely feedback on performance and quality.
Monitoring & reporting: Monitor, analyze, and report application performance and resource utilization; provide actionable stakeholder insights.
Continuous improvement: Stay current with automation technologies and best practices to enhance the testing process.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
Experience:
- 5+ years in automated testing (automation scripts/frameworks).
- 5+ years in performance and load testing.
Load testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
Test automation tooling: Hands-on with Playwright and C# (or similar), including writing test scripts from scratch.
CI/CD familiarity: Knowledge of CI/CD tools and frameworks.
SDLC & Agile: Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
Skills: Analytical problem-solving, strong scripting skills, and clear communication.
Compliance: Must be able to clear Level II fingerprint background screening (required by certain customer contracts).

Compensation & benefits

Starting salary: $95,000–$115,000 (annual); final level and pay determined by experience/qualification.
Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance (health via United Health Care; one plan fully covered for the employee).

About Brandt Information Services

Brandt Information Services provides SaaS technology and marketing services for state wildlife and parks agencies. Its products help public users complete activities like campground reservations, fishing and hunting licenses, boat registrations, and related outdoor recreation services. The company focuses on improving the end-to-end customer journey and supporting conservation and outdoor recreation efforts.