Senior QA Engineer

Who we are
The real world is the next frontier and at Metropolis we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isnt coming; its here and we need builders innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who you are
Metropolis is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design architect and expand our suite of automated testing frameworks and tools. As a senior member and system steward within the Engineering team you will leverage your automation expertisespecifically across Playwright and native mobile testing toolsto drive testing strategies across our web mobile and backend products. You will play a critical role in end-to-end debugging translating complex business and technical requirements and establishing high standards for engineering craft to deliver a remarkable bug-free and performant user experience.

What youll do

• Design develop and scale automated test frameworks for Web and Mobile applications using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript/Python) alongside native mobile frameworks (Appium Detox XCUITest or Espresso)
• Perform comprehensive API testing and SQL/database verification to ensure seamless data flow and end-to-end system reliability
• Conduct performance and load testing using tools such as k6 or JMeter while embedding security best practices and penetration testing awareness into the quality lifecycle
• Partner cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to analyze complex requirements anticipate potential blockers and establish comprehensive test strategies
• Debug complex multi-system issues proactively across the stack driving root cause analysis and turning production defects into continuous platform improvements
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions Jenkins CircleCI) and design automated feedback loops and harness patterns that empower agents and engineers to self-correct
• Champion Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and agentic AI workflows across the team establishing reusable test generation patterns and mentoring engineers to elevate overall craft
  
  

What were looking for

• 5 years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer with a proven track record of taking ownership of large-scope initiatives and driving outcomes cross-functionally
• Strong hands-on experience architecting and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright with proficiency in TypeScript JavaScript or Python
• Deep expertise in Web and Mobile testing methodologies including hands-on experience with native mobile frameworks like Appium Detox XCUITest or Espresso
• Demonstrated proficiency in REST API validation complex SQL/database verification and performance/load testing frameworks like k6 or JMeter
• Firm understanding of agile engineering processes across the SDLC CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions Jenkins CircleCI) and security/penetration testing fundamentals
• Fluency with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and agentic AI tools (e.g. Claude Code) to design self-correcting test harnesses and accelerate development workflows
• Strong system stewardship skilled analytical problem-solving and the ability to diagnose root causes across distributed systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of articulating technical rationale mentoring peers and fostering inclusive collaboration

3 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation strengthen culture and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis youll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking mobility and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins.#L

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