[Remote] Lead QA Automation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gainbridge is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to own the automation strategy across a multi-surface product portfolio. The role involves making architectural decisions, setting quality standards, and working collaboratively with engineering and product teams while having a potential path to leadership in the future.ResponsibilitiesOwn the automation framework across the portfolio: structure, conventions, CI integration, scalabilityMake tooling and architectural decisions — you set the direction, you're accountable for outcomesBuild new automation foundations on greenfield surfaces; raise the bar on existing onesConduct code reviews that set the standard, not just check the boxDefine what gets tested, to what depth, and with what trade-offs — across multiple product surfaces simultaneouslyWrite test plans, edge case coverage, and automation strategy per scopeWhen release readiness isn't there, you say so — clearly, with data, to whoever needs to hear itClose requirement gaps before development beginsRepresent QA in sprint planning, architecture reviews, and cross-team syncsNegotiate scope and timelines with product and engineering when quality risk isn't accounted forRaise the craft of the QA engineers around you through structured code reviews and direct feedbackEvaluate and improve QA and SDLC processes — if something is slow or unclear, fix itParticipate in hiring as the team grows — screening candidates, conducting technical interviews, helping shape the barSkillsSolid hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScriptYou've built automation infrastructure from scratch and improved inherited systems — you're comfortable with bothYou've made architectural decisions and owned the consequencesYou've pushed back on a release when quality wasn't there — you know what it costs and you've done it anywayYou communicate quality risk directly, without softening it for the roomYour estimates are accurate; when they're not, you say so early and adjustYou've raised the quality of the engineers around you — through reviews, feedback, or direct mentorshipCompany OverviewGainbridge is a digital platform helping people protect their savings with guaranteed rates and tax-deferred growth. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.gainbridge.life/.