QA Automation Engineer
TLDR
Lead the creation of a scalable quality engineering function by defining testing strategy, building automation infrastructure, and embedding QA across products to enable rapid growth.
Build Automated Testing Infrastructure
Design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks across Duetti products.
Develop end-to-end testing solutions for web applications, APIs, and backend services.
Create automated regression test suites for critical business workflows.
Build reusable testing frameworks and utilities that can be leveraged across multiple products.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
Establish quality engineering best practices and standards from the ground up.
Own Product Quality
Define testing strategies and quality standards across the organization.
Establish release validation processes and quality gates.
Ensure critical workflows are validated before every release.
Monitor quality metrics and identify areas for improvement.
Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to reduce production incidents and improve release confidence.
Define Testing Plans and Scenarios
Develop comprehensive test plans for new features and major releases.
Identify high-risk workflows and edge cases.
Create test scenarios based on business requirements and user behavior.
Work closely with Product Managers and Engineers to ensure acceptance criteria are properly validated.
Ensure sufficient test coverage exists across all major systems.
Perform Exploratory and Manual Testing
Validate new features through hands-on testing.
Explore products from the perspective of end users and internal stakeholders.
Identify usability issues, unexpected behavior, and workflow gaps.
Reproduce and document defects in a structured and actionable manner.
Participate in release readiness reviews and launch validation activities.
Partner Across Teams
Collaborate closely with Product Managers to understand requirements and expected behavior.
Work with engineers throughout the development lifecycle to identify quality risks early.
Participate in roadmap planning and release discussions.
Help create a culture where quality is a shared responsibility across the organization.
Experience
5+ years of experience in QA Automation, SDET, Quality Engineering, Software Engineering, or related roles.
Experience building automated testing frameworks and quality processes from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment.
Experience owning release validation processes and quality gates.
Proven track record improving product quality and reducing production defects.
Experience operating independently and driving initiatives with minimal oversight.
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Python.
Experience with modern test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar technologies.
Strong experience testing APIs and backend services.
Experience designing and maintaining automated regression test suites.
Experience integrating testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tooling.
Experience with SQL and data validation techniques.
Understanding of cloud-based applications and distributed systems.
Experience testing modern web applications, internal business tools, and data-intensive systems.
Familiarity with performance testing, load testing, and reliability testing is a plus.
Experience with AI-powered applications, LLM evaluation frameworks, or agent-based systems is a plus.
Communication/Problem Solving
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Highly organized and process-oriented.
Ability to break down complex workflows into structured test scenarios.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across multiple teams.
Curious, proactive, and continuously looking for ways to improve systems and processes.
Ability to balance quality standards with business priorities and delivery timelines.
Benefits
Health Insurance
healthcare coverage
Paid Time Off
flexible paid time off
Remote-Friendly
hybrid work model
Duetti empowers independent music creators by transforming how they monetize and grow their careers. Through transparent, flexible deals, Duetti unlocks the value of artists' catalogs while providing comprehensive catalog management, distribution, and marketing services. With partnerships spanning over 1,100 creators globally, Duetti is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for independent music.
- Employees
- 1-10 employees
- Industry
- Media
- Total raised
- $39M raised