Senior QA/SDET

Vouched

. Define and own the test strategy for the Vouched identity verification platform .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation frameworks for REST APIs and mobile SDKs, with a strong focus on integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in security and privacy testing, compliance frameworks, and leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance testing efficiency.

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Test Automation Framework DevelopmentCI/CD IntegrationPerformance Testing ToolsSecurity and Privacy TestingAI-Powered Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationProgramming in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, Kotlin/SwiftPerformance and Load TestingDebugging and Root-Cause AnalysisBuilding Scalable Test Frameworks

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationCollaboration with Distributed TeamsMentoring Engineers on Testing Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightCypressSeleniumAppiumGitHub ActionsDatadogGCPBrowserStackJMeterGitHub Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRHIPAA

Industry Keywords

Identity VerificationComputer VisionAI/ML-Based SolutionsRegulated EnvironmentsTest Evidence and Audit Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudCypressGoogle Cloud PlatformiOSJavaJavaScriptJestJMeterKotlinPythonSeleniumSwiftTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the test strategy for the Vouched identity verification platform
Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for REST APIs, web capture SDK, iOS and Android SDKs, and customer dashboard
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines as quality gates
Validate identity verification flows across real devices, browsers, cameras, and network conditions
Test document capture, selfie and liveness checks, and webhook delivery
Build safe synthetic test data for ID documents, selfies, and identity records without using real personal data
Test authentication, authorization, input validation, PII handling and redaction, and data retention
Produce traceable test evidence and change-validation records for compliance frameworks
Drive performance, load, and reliability testing for APIs and processing pipelines
Partner with ML engineers to validate model and pipeline changes using regression datasets and accuracy benchmarks
Own release validation and sign-off; triage, reproduce, and root-cause defects, including production issues
Convert escaped bugs into lasting automated coverage
Define and report quality metrics including defect escape rate, automation coverage, flakiness, and time-to-detect
Leverage AI-powered tooling to accelerate test creation, test data generation, and failure triage
Review designs and pull requests for testability and mentor engineers on testing best practices
Evaluate and adopt emerging AI-powered tools and workflows to improve test speed, coverage, and reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in software quality engineering, including at least 3 years as an SDET or test automation engineer within a software engineering organization
Strong programming skills in at least one language used for test automation: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, or Kotlin/Swift
Hands-on experience building and scaling test automation frameworks for web UIs and APIs, using Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, Selenium, Jest, Postman, or similar
Experience testing mobile applications or SDKs on iOS and Android, including Appium, XCUITest, Espresso, or similar, and real-device clouds such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar
Experience with containerized and cloud environments; GCP preferred
Experience with performance and load testing tools such as k6, Gatling, JMeter, or similar
Experience using observability tools such as Datadog or equivalent to investigate failures
Solid understanding of security and privacy testing, including authentication and authorization, OWASP Top 10, input validation, and safe handling of PII in test environments
Experience working in regulated environments and supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA compliance, including test evidence and audit readiness
Proficiency with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills across client, API, and database layers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear test plans, bug reports, and quality reports
Experience working in a startup environment is required
Experience managing or collaborating with distributed teams is essential
Familiarity with identity verification, computer vision, AI/ML-based solutions, or testing ML model quality is a plus
Must be based in the US
US work authorization is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity compensation
Remote working environment
Self-managed paid time off
11+ annual company holidays
401(k)
Health Care Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental
Wellness benefits: EAP, LifeHealth Online, One Medical, Perkspot
Parental leave