Sr Automation Engineer
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New York, New York

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Hybrid

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Contract

|Job ID 72481|Posted Nov 12, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join an innovative team as a Senior Automation Engineer, where you'll drive technological advancements and quality engineering initiatives. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance advanced test automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, Selenium, and Cypress.
  • Integrate automated tests into continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless deployment processes.
  • Conduct performance testing and provide infrastructure support to ensure system reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test strategies and ensure thorough test coverage.
  • Analyze test results, identify issues, and lead efforts to resolve them efficiently.
  • Mentor junior team members, fostering growth and leadership within the team.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and quality metrics effectively to stakeholders.
  • Support manual testing efforts and articulate complex requirements for test case development.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in test automation and quality engineering practices.
  • Proficiency in using Playwright, Selenium, and integration testing methodologies.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript, and C#.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline integration for efficient workflow management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Background in life insurance, finance, or related industries is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments and cloud-native tools enhances performance.
  • Experience with Browserstack or similar cloud services is advantageous.
  • Ability to mentor within a collaborative team structure, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Experience with low code solutions like TOSCA and MABL adds value to the role.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all perspectives are valued. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our dynamic team.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.