Senior QA Automation Engineer (Python, UI + API)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (FTE)
Location: [Hybrid / Remote]
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Technical Lead
About Deluxe
Deluxe Media Inc., a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content. Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world’s most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in post-production, distribution, asset and workflow management, and cloud-based technologies.
With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented artists, developers, and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our engineering team as we are rebuilding a legacy system into a modern, scalable platform with a new UI, REST APIs, and cloud-native architecture. In this role, you will design and implement automation that validates new services replacing legacy components, ensuring seamless integration across API, UI, and database layers.
This role is ideal for a highly motivated engineer who thrives in small, dynamic teams and takes ownership of problems—designing, developing, and executing QA automation solutions without waiting for step-by-step instructions.
The successful candidate will be deeply experienced in Python-based automation frameworks, BDD-driven methodologies, and modern reporting tools like Allure. They will work closely with developers, product managers, and UX designers to ensure a seamless integration of UI and API quality practices in an agile, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for UI and API testing using Python (Playwright for UI automation, Pytest/BDD for API tests).
• Collaborate with front-end engineers (React, Material UI) and backend teams to ensure cohesive end-to-end testing.
• Write, execute, and automate test plans that cover REST API validation, database operations, and UI flows.
• Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and product discussions, advocating for testability and quality.
• Investigate and debug issues, conduct root cause analysis
• Research and review test productivity tools and libraries, making recommendations to improve the overall productivity of the team
Required Experience
• 5+ years of experience in QA automation across UI and API layers.
• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in Pytest, BDD frameworks (e.g., Behave), and modern automation patterns.
• Experience in UI automation (Playwright preferred, Selenium acceptable).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter who is comfortable taking a task and delivering on it without lots of management
• Solid understanding of test automation framework architecture and design.
• Experience with SQL databases and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, etc.)
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams, using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Proficiency with Git, pull request workflows, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in AWS or other cloud environments.
• Exposure to container technologies (Docker).
• Familiarity with media pipeline workflows, asset management, or digital distribution.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and practices.
• Knowledge of messaging architecture and protocols (RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS, etc.)
• Knowledge of Postman for API testing
We offer competitive pay and benefits program including medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.
About the Company
Deluxe’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and federal law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
This role is based in California and the base pay range for this role is $110,000 – $160,000 annually. Actual amounts will vary depending on education, skills, experience, and geographical location.