Senior QA Automation Engineer in Bristol

StorMagic is looking for a self-motivated, driven Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our Engineering Services Team. This role is responsible for the quality lifecycle of our HCI solutions from initial investigations and manual testing through to the development of sophisticated automation testing. This role will play a key part in two of our distinct production lines, each utilizing their own tech stack. This role will also play a key part in our Agile sprints, ensuring our CI/CD pipelines remain robust and reliable. This role is 100% remote.

About Us: StorMagic is solving the world’s edge data problems. We help organizations of all types and sizes use, protect, and manage their applications and data at the edge. Our software products ensure data is always protected and available, no matter the type or location, to provide value anytime, anywhere. StorMagic has been focused on edge computing since its inception nearly 20 years ago. With more than 50,000 installations in large enterprises and thousands of small business customers around the world, StorMagic has a proven track record of delivering the performance, uptime, and support needed at the edge.

The responsibility of the role will include:

• Lead the testing effort for complex features. This includes reviewing requirements, creating detailed test plans in Xray, and performing deep exploratory testing to identify "edge case" system failures.
• Maintain and scale our automation frameworks. You will contribute to a Python/Selenium suite for one product line and a Java/Playwright suite for another, ensuring high standards of code reusability and stability.
• Perform technical "deep dives" into infrastructure components, including Virtualization (KVM/ESXi), software-defined storage, and networking protocols.
• Drive quality within 2-week sprints. You will provide accurate estimates, lead bug-triage sessions, and ensure that the "Definition of Done" always includes comprehensive automated coverage.
• Own and troubleshoot the automated quality gates within GitLab CI and Jenkins. You will be responsible for ensuring that failures are investigated and resolved quickly.
• Support and guide Associate-level engineers, conducting rigorous code reviews and sharing best practices for both manual and automated testing.
• Thoroughly document, track, and verify bugs in Jira, providing developers with detailed reproduction steps and logs from complex infrastructure environments.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience/bootcamp).
• Professional proficiency in either Python or Java. Solid experience of both is preferred.
• Extensive experience with both Selenium WebDriver and Playwright. You understand the strengths and weaknesses of each tool in an enterprise environment.
• A strong background in testing "below the app layer." You should understand Virtualization, Storage arrays, and L2/L3 Networking.
• Expert-level experience with Jira and Xray (or similar test management plugins). You value structured testing and traceability.
• Experience configuring and maintaining pipelines in GitLab CI and Jenkins.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software in 2-week sprint cycles.

Additionally, while not essential candidates with the following experience would be preferred:

• Experience using AI-augmented coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or LLMs) as a productivity accelerator and utilizing these tools to assist with framework optimization, refactoring code or generating complex test data.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements that respect diverse lifestyles.
• Wellness Initiatives.
• Share Options.
• Home Office Set up.
• Company events as well as regular virtual events to connect with colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced, global environment.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.

StorMagic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.