Sr. QA Engineer
Patterson UTI Energy Inc - Houston, TX
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Brief Description: We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our core software platform. This role will be part of a wider development team and will report directly to the Platform Development Lead. The ideal candidate is a quality-focused engineer with strong experience in test automation, modern QA practices, and collaboration within agile development teams. Detailed Description: * Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for our core platform * Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for functional, integration, and performance testing * Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and platform engineers to ensure quality is built into every stage of development * Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies * Perform root cause analysis on defects and work with engineering teams to resolve issues * Advocate for best practices in software quality assurance across the organization * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests and quality gates * Mentor junior QA engineers and promote a culture of quality Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * 7+ years in Software Quality Assurance or Test Engineering * Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) * Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java) * Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) * Familiarity with API testing (REST, GraphQL) and performance/load testing tools * Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies * Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to leverage AI-driven testing tools and agentic workflows to enhance automation, coverage, and efficiency Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field * 5+ years experience in QA engineering with a focus on automation * Prior experience working in agile development teams and contributing to CI/CD pipelines Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with testing distributed systems or microservices architectures * Knowledge of performance engineering and security testing * Familiarity with observability tools and monitoring practices
Created: 2026-04-02