Senior QA Automation Engineer - Remote

Overview

AlphaSights is seeking a highly experienced, self-driven Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our Software Engineering Team. We are a digital business in which continuous uptime, product quality, and user experience are critical to success. The role of the QA Automation Engineer therefore represents a visible and valued opportunity to have an immediate impact. Working alongside Software Engineering and Product Management, you will lead the design and implementation of automated testing solutions that scale across our platform, ensuring our applications are reliable, scalable, and meet the highest standards across frontend, backend, and APIs.

In Short

• Lead the design and development of automated test plans, suites, and frameworks across multiple projects.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in developing automation skills.
• Maintain and scale test automation infrastructure supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform targeted manual testing including exploratory and UI/UX verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to define test strategies.
• Drive cross-team initiatives to improve QA processes and tools.
• Monitor, triage, and investigate test failures, raising actionable bugs.
• Provide feedback on UI/UX enhancements reflecting real user flows.
• Influence technical strategy related to performance and security testing.

Requirements

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a mature Engineering team at a similar level.
• Technical expertise in automated test frameworks using modern tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Proven track record of making a demonstrable impact in previous roles.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on quality and best practices.
• Mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to cutting-edge testing tools and technologies.