QA Automation Engineer II

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer IILocation: Remote (US Based Only)*We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind now or in the future (ex. OPT, EAD, H1B, H4, etc.)*Hiring Manager: Staff QA Software EngineerEstimated salary range: $125,000 - $165,000• The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate's experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluationsAbout Ocient:Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company that enables always-on, compute-intensive analysis of complex, large-scale data with outstanding performance that delivers up to 90% price savings. Ocient brings data transformation, loading, complex query processing, AI, OcientML® and OcientGeo® as a single, consolidated solution for deeper insights and data-driven decision making. Enterprises can deploy Ocient's pilot-to-production solutions on premises, in the OcientCloud® or in the public cloud, with little to no resource-intensive integration. Ocient is a global, carbon-neutral company, headquartered in Chicago, and backed by leading investors including Greycroft, OCA Ventures, In-Q-Tel and Buoyant Ventures. For more information, please visit .Position Overview:Ocient is seeking a QA Automation Engineer II with strong expertise in automated test tooling and infrastructure. This role is hands-on and code-focused, working within Ocient's automation infrastructure to validate backend services, APIs, query processing, and data workflows.You will partner closely with software engineers, QA Automation Engineers, and QA Leads to translate quality strategy and risk priorities into reliable, scalable automated test tooling and infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and tooling using Ocient's infrastructure.Build automated validation for backend services, APIs, distributed workflows, and data pipelinesImprove the reliability, readability, and maintainability of existing automated test suitesIdentify and reduce flaky or low-signal tests with component ownersCollaborate with Software and QA engineers to improve testability and coverageContribute to performance and scalability testing through automated approachesFollow automation targets and testing policies to ensure consistent quality signalQualifications:3+ years of experience in software quality engineering with a strong focus on automationStrong hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated test infrastructure within a shared test framework (e.g., pytest or similar).Experience writing code in Python and Java that is readable, maintainable, and reviewed as part of a shared codebase.Comfort working primarily in Linux-based environments, including command-line workflows for building, running, and debugging automated tests.Experience testing backend systems, APIs, or distributed servicesExperience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated test executionStrong debugging and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with software engineers and QA partnersWe are not open to using an agency or staffing company at this time. We do not accept unsolicited agency or staffing resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Ocient provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.All official Ocient job postings and recruiting communications will come directly from our team via our Careers page, LinkedIn, or from an email address. If you receive communication about a role from any other source, please treat it with caution and direct questions to recruiting@.

Created: 2026-04-02