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Principal QA Automation Engineer (Remote)

Sparq
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Principal QA Automation Engineer

Location: United States

Department: Client Services

C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

  • Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment
  • Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
  • Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
  • Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
  • Remote or hybrid work options
  • Competitive salary
  • Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

  • Design, enhance, and maintain automated testing solutions supporting both non-production and production pipelines, ensuring reliable execution and validation across environments.
  • Develop and optimize automated test workflows using Jenkins, integrating testing processes into existing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Utilize Postman Enterprise to execute API testing, support ad hoc testing needs, and collaborate with developers to validate application functionality.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test scenarios using JSON and XML to support complex application workflows and orchestration processes.
  • Leverage SQL to perform database validations, verify data integrity, and troubleshoot issues identified during automated test execution.
  • Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
  • Work with DevTest to maintain and enhance automation processes, including authentication, XML-based orchestration, and database validations across interconnected systems.
  • Collaborate with development teams working in Java and C environments to identify testing requirements, investigate defects, and improve automated test coverage.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership in automation best practices, identifying opportunities to improve test reliability, efficiency, and overall quality across testing pipelines.

What it takes:

  • Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
  • Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague
  • Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
  • Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
  • Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
  • Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
  • Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
  • Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
  • Full understanding of the software development life cycle
  • Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in.


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruiting@teamsparq.com




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About the Company

At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.


We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.


If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.


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