高级质量保证自动化开发人员 (HELOC)

_Upgrade helps its customers move in the right direction through affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we have helped more than 7.5 million customers access more than $42 billion in consumer credit. By relentlessly focusing on improving our customers' financial well-being, we develop products that help them save money and support them toward a better financial future. We are backed by some of the best investors in the technology sector and were recently valued at $7.3 billion._

_We are consistently recognized for our culture of collaboration and inclusion. Most recently, we were named among the World's Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In and the San Francisco Business Times, America's Best Workplaces by Newsweek, Best "Startup" Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by the Phoenix Business Journal._

_We are looking for new team members who are excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people._

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**About the role:**

We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance 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 deliver a seamless banking experience to our customers. As a Senior QA Developer, you will work directly with our product teams and take part in application specification reviews and architecture design sessions, bringing 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 pace of development. You will work in an environment that encourages ownership at all levels, including configuring and monitoring applications in production.

**_This is a fully remote position, open 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 pace 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 that make it easier to use AI tools for automation and in-depth testing efforts
- Define custom AI workflows that allow all developers to test new features using existing automated tests, evaluate test failures, and resolve environment issues
- Run functional and performance tests by deploying on-demand disposable environments to bring up microservices with different versions and configurations, and customize database content
- Customize, configure, and fix 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, with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as IntelliJ or Eclipse, with or without coding assistants
- Experience deploying services across various environments such as Kubernetes, using deployment tools such as ArgoCD and Jenkins
- Ability to improve the efficiency of existing test infrastructure using Docker, Playwright, and headless browser execution
- Familiarity with log aggregators such as SumoLogic or Kibana, and application monitoring tools such as Honeycomb or Grafana
- Passion for test automation and for delivering high-quality features in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working in an Agile methodology

**What we offer:**

- Competitive salary and stock option plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Health and wellness initiatives

_English is required for this position, as it involves interactions with staff in Upgrade offices internationally._

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**Work environment and working conditions**

Work is performed indoors in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to established work processes, schedules, and service expectations.

Employees regularly enter, retrieve, and exchange information accurately using digital systems and applications to support operational and customer service objectives.

The position requires the ability to receive and exchange information with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and cross-functional partners through available means of communication, which may include meetings, emails, phone calls, and digital collaboration tools, and may involve real-time exchanges, verbal or in person, as business needs require.

Duties may include handling a high volume of inbound and/or outbound customer interactions as well as work activities using telecommunications and computer systems. The position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information displayed on a computer screen and to maintain a work posture for extended periods, in accordance with job requirements.

Work may be performed in a contact center, an office, or remotely, depending on business needs and the nature of the role. On-site work environments may include shared workspaces, standard office lighting, and moderate background noise typical of customer service or operational environments.

Remote employees are responsible for maintaining a secure and productive workspace with a reliable internet connection that supports company systems and protects the confidentiality of company and customer information.

_Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with a disability 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 within our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status._

_Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies, search firms, or any other third party. Any resume submitted to an Upgrade employee without a valid prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay referral or placement fees. Agencies must obtain prior written approval from Upgrade's talent acquisition team to submit candidates, and only if a valid, duly signed agreement is in effect._