* Partner closely with the Lead QA to define and execute a forward-thinking automation strategy aligned with the company's quality vision
* Take full ownership of the automation roadmap, driving the shift from manual-heavy QA to scalable, integrated automation
* Embed automation into the CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions, ensuring fast, reliable feedback loops
* Ensure automated tests follow secure coding practices and do not expose sensitive data or system configurations during test execution or CI/CD pipelines.
* Work hands-on with our cybersecurity systems, understanding architecture, integration points, and opportunities for automation
* Collaborate with SREs, Staff Engineers, and the Lead QA within the platform team to ensure automation supports platform reliability and scalability
* Work directly with cross-functional delivery teams-including full-stack developers, product managers, and designers-to embed quality and automation into the development lifecycle
* Maintain and evolve our Playwright test framework, ensuring it's robust, scalable, and developer-friendly
* Empower developers to contribute to Playwright tests, especially for feature-level and regression coverage, fostering a culture of shared quality ownership
* Mentor and train manual QA engineers, helping them transition into automation roles with realistic, measurable goals
* Continuously assess and improve test coverage, reliability, and performance across the stack