Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Bread Financial

. Establish long-term quality engineering vision and enterprise automation strategy across platforms .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,800 - $223,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in quality engineering and automation, with a strong focus on establishing enterprise quality standards and driving innovative testing approaches. Proficient in cloud technologies and automation frameworks, with a proven ability to mentor teams and align quality strategies with business objectives.

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Quality Engineering StrategyTest Automation FrameworksCloud CertificationPlaywright and Cypress ExperienceMentoring and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringTest AutomationAPI TestingAccessibility TestingSDLCSQLTDDBDDPerformance OptimizationCI/CD Integration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

GitJavaScriptTypeScriptPlaywrightCypress

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Cloud PractitionerMicrosoft Azure FundamentalsGoogle Cloud Digital LeaderSTQB AdvancedCertified Agile TesterCertified Software Test Professional

Industry Keywords

Enterprise AutomationQuality MetricsTesting CapabilitiesEngineering MaturityRisk Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCypressJavaScriptSDLCSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish long-term quality engineering vision and enterprise automation strategy across platforms
Drive next-generation framework architecture and ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility across web, API, and data layers
Champion enterprise quality standards, governance, best practices, automation frameworks, test data strategy, and quality metrics
Lead large-scale initiatives to modernize testing capabilities and improve engineering maturity
Partner with senior and executive leadership to define quality goals, assess risk, and inform investment decisions
Provide data-driven insights on quality trends, system health, and release readiness
Align quality strategy with business and technology priorities and influence roadmaps
Implement innovative testing approaches, advanced automation, performance optimization, shift-left, TDD/BDD evolution, and CI/CD integration
Mentor Staff and senior engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, and communities of practice
Represent QA engineering in enterprise forums and contribute to long-term talent and capability development
Report to Director and above; no direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study, or equivalent relevant work experience
One cloud certification: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Cloud Digital Leader
10–13 years of domain experience in quality engineering, test automation, or software engineering
Experience with Playwright, Cypress, JavaScript, or TypeScript
STQB Advanced or Expert level, Certified Agile Tester (CAT), or Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) preferred
13–15 years of quality engineering or automation experience in complex, enterprise environments preferred
Demonstrated experience shaping enterprise QA strategy and leading transformation initiatives
Proficiency with Git, API Testing, Accessibility Testing, SDLC, SQL, STLC, and TDD
Must be work authorized in the United States full time without current or future sponsorship
F-1 student visa holders are not eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits
Voluntary benefits including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short- and long-term disability
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave after a 180-day waiting period
401(k) plan with immediate enrollment
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Illinois Paid Leave for Illinois associates
Opportunity to purchase company stock during June and December offering periods
Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance
Career development opportunities
Wellness support
Non-traditional career progression opportunities