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Senior Quality Automation Engineer: Software, Data Observability and Automation
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Pantomath is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Automation Engineer to play a crucial role in driving quality and reliability in all Pantomath offerings. As a QA professional at Pantomath, you will validate the platform's ability to provide real-time, accurate, and actionable insights into the flow of data across complex ecosystems. You’ll work at the intersection of backend automation, data tools, and testing strategy—validating data lineage, API reliability, system integrations, and resilience at scale.
What You’ll Do
Integration Testing
Design and execute comprehensive test cases across data-centric tools and platforms
Validate integrations with systems like Snowflake, Tableau, Fivetran, and dbt
Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure accuracy of lineage metadata and observability insights
Automation & Regression
Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for backend services and RESTful APIs
Automate testing for microservices, metadata flows, and system interactions
Ensure high test coverage for critical user workflows and data scenarios
Performance & Resilience
Test system performance under real-world loads from multiple metadata sources
Validate platform scalability and responsiveness across data volumes
Ensure robust error handling, resilience, and helpful debugging logs
Mentorship & Leadership
Mentor and support junior engineers—review code, pair program, and offer regular feedback
Collaborate with full stack and QA professionals to level up test strategies and coding practices
Lead by example with clean code, clear documentation, and proactive problem-solving
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work with developers, product managers, and data engineers to define quality outcomes
Provide data-driven, actionable insights on improving platform reliability and performance
What You Bring
Technical Skills, Tools, & Experience
8+ years experience in QA automation with a focus on complex SaaS systems
Strong experience in SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and test automation libraries
API testing proficiency using Postman or similar tools
Hands-on with data pipeline tools like Snowflake, Tableau, Fivetran, dbt
Familiarity with both front-end frameworks (React.js, Next.js, Vue.js) and back-end frameworks (ExpressJS, NestJS, KOA)
Problem Solving & Debugging
Attention to detail in catching data lineage issues and metadata inconsistencies
Excellent debugging skills with a systematic, root-cause-first mindset
Additional Skills
General understanding of performance testing principles
Familiarity with security testing approaches and tools
Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD integration
How We Work
At Pantomath, we combine startup agility with engineering maturity.
Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
We follow a SCRUM-inspired agile approach with async demos and retros
Development uses trunk-based branching, feature flags, and Pull Requests
We prioritize automated testing, with growing test coverage across layers
Teams own their releases, deployments, and production monitoring
We emphasize documentation, testability, and knowledge sharing in every sprint
Pantomath is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Automation Engineer to play a crucial role in driving quality and reliability in all Pantomath offerings. As a QA professional at Pantomath, you will validate the platform's ability to provide real-time, accurate, and actionable insights into the flow of data across complex ecosystems. You’ll work at the intersection of backend automation, data tools, and testing strategy—validating data lineage, API reliability, system integrations, and resilience at scale.
What You’ll Do
Integration Testing
Design and execute comprehensive test cases across data-centric tools and platforms
Validate integrations with systems like Snowflake, Tableau, Fivetran, and dbt
Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure accuracy of lineage metadata and observability insights
Automation & Regression
Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for backend services and RESTful APIs
Automate testing for microservices, metadata flows, and system interactions
Ensure high test coverage for critical user workflows and data scenarios
Performance & Resilience
Test system performance under real-world loads from multiple metadata sources
Validate platform scalability and responsiveness across data volumes
Ensure robust error handling, resilience, and helpful debugging logs
Mentorship & Leadership
Mentor and support junior engineers—review code, pair program, and offer regular feedback
Collaborate with full stack and QA professionals to level up test strategies and coding practices
Lead by example with clean code, clear documentation, and proactive problem-solving
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work with developers, product managers, and data engineers to define quality outcomes
Provide data-driven, actionable insights on improving platform reliability and performance
What You Bring
Technical Skills, Tools, & Experience
8+ years experience in QA automation with a focus on complex SaaS systems
Strong experience in SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and test automation libraries
API testing proficiency using Postman or similar tools
Hands-on with data pipeline tools like Snowflake, Tableau, Fivetran, dbt
Familiarity with both front-end frameworks (React.js, Next.js, Vue.js) and back-end frameworks (ExpressJS, NestJS, KOA)
Problem Solving & Debugging
Attention to detail in catching data lineage issues and metadata inconsistencies
Excellent debugging skills with a systematic, root-cause-first mindset
Additional Skills
General understanding of performance testing principles
Familiarity with security testing approaches and tools
Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD integration
How We Work
At Pantomath, we combine startup agility with engineering maturity.
Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
We follow a SCRUM-inspired agile approach with async demos and retros
Development uses trunk-based branching, feature flags, and Pull Requests
We prioritize automated testing, with growing test coverage across layers
Teams own their releases, deployments, and production monitoring
We emphasize documentation, testability, and knowledge sharing in every sprint