[Hiring] Quality Engineer 3 @Granicus

Role Description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer (QE3) with strong expertise in automation and emerging AI-driven testing practices. This role focuses on building scalable test automation frameworks, validating modern AI/GenAI systems, and driving intelligent quality engineering practices across the software development lifecycle who delivers high product quality through an AI-augmented quality practice—combining intelligent AI based - Test design, Automation, Execution, Accessibility and Performance testing.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-enabled test automation frameworks using modern tools such as Cursor, Playwright, etc.
• Leverage AI capabilities to generate test cases from requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Build solutions for natural language–to–automation script generation.
• Validate AI/GenAI-based features for correctness, safety, and reliability.
• Perform prompt-based validation and identify issues such as hallucinations, inconsistent outputs, and edge cases.
• Ensure data integrity and isolation in AI-driven workflows.

AI-Driven Testing & Prompt Engineering

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in prompt engineering to effectively leverage AI tools for accelerating test design, execution, and analysis.
• Design and implement AI-driven testing solutions using techniques such as Skills, Cursor Rules, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• No Escaped defect for production releases.

AI-Driven Test Automation & Framework Design

• Build and maintain scalable, end-to-end automated testing frameworks to validate AI model-based integrations across frontend UI, backend microservices, and data layers.
• Ensure frameworks are robust, reusable, and aligned with system architecture and performance needs.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Knowledge of automation design patterns (Page Object Model, fixtures).
• CI/CD pipelines.

AI-CI/CD & Production Monitoring for AI integrated applications

• Establish and optimize AI based CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous validation of models and integration workflows.
• Implement effective production monitoring strategies to track model performance, detect anomalies, and ensure system reliability.

AI-Powered Performance Testing

• Experience with tools such as JMeter or k6.
• Design AI driven Load and Performance Testing.
• Understanding of metrics such as response time, throughput, error rate, and concurrency.

DevOps & Tools

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture and cloud environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Product Managers to ensure seamless delivery of AI-enabled features.
• Drive alignment on quality goals, testing strategies, and release readiness.

Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Identify and analyze complex issues such as model drift, data inconsistencies, and system failures.
• Recommend architectural or data-driven improvements rather than limiting contributions to defect reporting.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in QA or Software Testing.
• Proven experience in AI in testing, automation and performance testing using AI agents and IDEs like Cursor or integrate Copilot, Cowork, Claude etc.
• Should have worked on AI IDEs or tools like CoPilot, Cursor, or similar.
• Experience testing SaaS, web-based applications for enterprise products.
• Ability to balance quality with delivery timelines with Zero Escaped Defect.
• Mentor QE team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and structured communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ownership mindset with attention to detail.

Pay Range

USD $77,000.00 - USD $118,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
• Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
• Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.
• Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
• Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
• On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.
• Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.
• Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.