Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Summary
Our client, a leading entertainment and hospitality provider, is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their growing product engineering team! This is an approximately 5-month contract opportunity, with potential for extension, supporting innovative AI-powered conversational experiences that help customers discover and plan travel and hospitality experiences. The ideal candidate is a hands-on QA automation professional with strong Playwright and TypeScript expertise, experience testing AI-powered applications, and the ability to develop scalable, reusable automated testing solutions in a fast-paced product environment. This position is hybrid, requiring 4 days onsite per week, with Glendale, CA preferred. Anaheim, CA and Orlando, FL are also considered locations.

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role. Local candidates only.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Playwright and TypeScript across complex customer journeys
• Translate Gherkin user stories, acceptance criteria, and business rules into scalable, reusable automated test scenarios
• Develop testing strategies for AI-powered conversational applications, including validation of non-deterministic responses using rule-based and semantic assertions
• Build and maintain reusable test fixtures, authentication setups, test data, and automation utilities
• Validate user-facing functionality against API responses through API testing, request interception, and mocking
• Execute and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines, investigate failures, and document clear, reproducible defects
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders while leveraging AI development tools to accelerate test creation and maintenance

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Strong hands-on QA automation experience, ideally 5–8+ years, including developing and maintaining end-to-end automated test suites in production environments
• Advanced proficiency with Playwright and TypeScript, including experience building reusable, scalable automation frameworks
• Experience testing AI-powered or LLM-based applications, including approaches for validating variable or non-deterministic outputs
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent solutions
• Strong understanding of Gherkin, acceptance criteria, and business rules, with the ability to translate complex requirements into automated test scenarios
• Experience with API testing, request interception, mocking, and integrating test automation into CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or Harness
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience collaborating directly with product and engineering teams

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with LLM evaluation or observability tools such as Arize, Phoenix, LangSmith, or Promptfoo
• Experience testing conversational AI agents or agent-based applications
• Familiarity with travel, hospitality, e-commerce, or online booking workflows
• Experience with accessibility testing and visual regression testing
• Exposure to building agent-driven or Model Context Protocol (MCP) testing tools
• Working knowledge of Python for test automation, scripting, or tooling

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong technical ownership and commitment to software quality
• Ability to quickly understand complex business rules and product requirements
• Adaptability and efficiency in fast-paced, evolving engineering environments
• Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration

Work Environment

• Location: Glendale, CA (preferred); Anaheim, CA or Orlando, FL also considered
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite (Monday–Thursday), Friday remote
• Candidate Requirements: Local candidates only; no relocation
• Employment Type: approximately 5 months, with potential for extension

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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