Senior QA Engineer - Automation

Fidelity
Fidelity

Quality Assurance

Durham, NC, USA

Posted on Aug 19, 2026

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer passionate about latest technologies, modern frameworks, and design patterns to join our Human Resource Technology (HRT) engineering team. In this role, you will leverage your software development and test automation expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated tests for web applications and REST APIs using the Playwright framework. You will conduct regression testing, improve software quality, and accelerate delivery through integration with test management, CI/CD, and automation tools.

As a quality advocate, you will help establish and promote QA best practices, develop and maintain test cases and automation suites, track and resolve defects, participate in defect triage, and validate production releases. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to delivering reliable, scalable, and business-critical software solutions.

The Skills and Expertise You Bring

  • Minimum 6 years of experience with architecting automation test platforms
  • Minimum 6 years of experience with architecting and implementing development pipelines (CI / CD)
  • Experience in designing and implementing robust QA strategies and test frameworks for API, Web with deep expertise in end-to-end validation
  • Strong hands-on experience in test automation using Playwright and/or Selenium and with one of the following: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Node.js.
  • Experience integrating automated testing into DevOps workflows using Jenkins and other CI/CD tools.
  • Proficiency with source control management and collaborative development practices using GitHub.
  • Strong SQL and database testing skills, including data validation, test data management, and automated data seeding strategies.
  • Cloud experience preferred - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Top skills needed: Front end, Playwright, Xray, chaos, Datadog, node.js, Java, Java Script, Jenkins core
  • Good understanding of accessibility features and building and testing accessible experiences on Web
  • Use your knowledge of testing and testability to influence better software design, promote proper software engineering and bug prevention strategies, testability and security
  • Actively participate in the development process through writing and maintaining application features and automated tests including unit tests, component tests, integration tests, functional tests, performance tests, scenario tests and interoperability tests
  • Collaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production health
  • Ability to analyze test results, identify root causes, drive defect resolution, and continuously improve quality processes and automation effectiveness.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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