Golden Pet Brands

Golden Pet Brands

Lead Software Engineer in Test

Los Angeles, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$155kDetected 27 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonJavaC#Distributed SystemsCode ReviewGitCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsDevOpsLLMsUX ResearchExcelRecruitingSeleniumCypressPlaywrightJestAppiumLoad TestingTest AutomationManual Testing

About the role

  • Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.
  • We've donated over $9 million to date. - Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.
  • The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end test automation strategy across unit, integration, acceptance, and non-functional testing layers
  • Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for APIs, web, and mobile platforms
  • Lead exploratory and usability testing practices throughout the delivery process
  • Advocate for testable, loosely coupled architecture in design reviews and technical planning
  • Provide technical leadership through code reviews, framework design guidance, and best-practice documentation
  • The Lead Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical leader owning test automation strategy.
  • This person designs scalable automation frameworks, integrates testing into CI/CD pipelines, mentors, and directly influences the organization's ability to ship frequently, reliably, and with confidence.
  • Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates.

Requirements

  • Required Experience:
  • Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Typescript, Javascript, Python, Java, C#)
  • Expertise with modern test frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, RestAssured).
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Experience using observability tools (logs, monitoring, APM) to identify production issues and inform test strategy
  • Strong understanding of TDD and BDD practices.
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence testing culture across an organization.
  • Technical depth with strategic thinking - Can architect frameworks and also zoom out to align testing strategy with business delivery goals
  • Quality ownership mindset - Views quality as a system-level outcome; advocates for building quality in rather than inspecting it out
  • Coaching & influence - Elevates the testing capability of QA engineers through pairing, mentoring, and clear documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration - Works effectively across Development, DevOps, Product, and Security to embed quality throughout delivery
  • Data-driven decision making - Uses metrics (coverage, defect trends, pipeline health) to prioritize improvements and communicate quality posture
  • Continuous improvement orientation - Relentlessly improves processes, tools, and test suites; never satisfied with the status quo
  • Communication - Translates technical quality concepts into business-relevant language for stakeholders at all levels

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Load testing experience
  • Microservices and distributed systems testing
  • Security testing integration (shift-left security).
  • Experience in regulated environments or with compliance requirements
  • Preferred Experience:

Compensation

  • The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
  • We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
  • 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
  • Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
  • Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
  • The base salary range is $124,000-$155,000, plus bonus potential.

Company info

  • run knowledge-sharing sessions, stay current on testing tools, and drive adoption of AI-assisted test generation to multiply the team's output
  • The safety of our candidates is our highest priority.
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  • Golden Pet Brands recruiters will only contact applicants from our official company e-mail domain, ( NAME@GOLDENPETBRANDS.COM ) or through our internal Applicant Tracking System, Greenhouse.
  • In addition, Golden Pet Brands recruiters will never send you checks, or ask you to disclose personal financial details.
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  • A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team.
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