Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.
One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Automation Quality Engineer to join our team and lead our test automation efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with test automation frameworks, particularly Microsoft Playwright and Selenium, and a strong background in both front-end and back-end testing. In addition, we are looking for someone with knowledge of microservices architecture and experience in service layer migration.
As a Principal Automation Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automation frameworks to ensure quality across our systems. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve product reliability and deliver exceptional user experience, ensuring robust testing of new features, enhancements, and overall system performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks using Microsoft Playwright and Selenium.
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Develop, implement, and maintain test cases and automation scripts for both front-end and back-end testing.
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Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality releases.
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Drive testing strategies in a microservices environment, focusing on API testing, service reliability, and integration stability.
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Support service layer migration projects by identifying potential impacts on test automation and designing scalable solutions.
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Perform regular performance, load, and stress testing to evaluate system resilience and scalability.
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Provide mentorship to junior team members, promoting best practices in test automation and quality engineering.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
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8+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with at least 4 years focused on test automation.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Playwright and Selenium for automation testing.
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Strong understanding of microservices architecture and service layer migration processes.
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Extensive experience with front-end and back-end testing, including API testing and database validations.
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Component-Level Testing: Skilled in designing isolated tests for UI and backend components using frameworks like React Testing Library, Enzyme, JUnit, NUnit, or Pytest to ensure accurate functionality and interactions
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and version control systems such as Git.
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Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum or Kanban.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.
Preferred Skills
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Experience with other automation frameworks like Cypress, JMeter, or Postman.
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Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
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Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
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Domain in Dental Engineering is a Plus
Working Environment
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Office environment – either in Patterson facility or at home/remote location
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Patterson Dental is committed to supporting a robust remote work culture, with well-established virtual collaboration practices and equal opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, regardless of physical location
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Travel to corporate sites is periodically required (Quarterly or so)
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Periodic on call rotations and available outside of normal business hours on evenings and weekends during critical production release or issue escalation periods
This role is eligible for hire in any of the following States: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.
$150,000 - $170,000
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What's In It For You:
We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
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Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
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401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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Paid Time Off (PTO).
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Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
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Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
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Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).
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Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
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LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
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Patterson Perks Program.
EEO Statement
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We are Patterson. We welcome you.
Top Skills
What We Do
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner.
Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices, and keep them running smoothly.
No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International, Inc. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We are Patterson. We welcome you.
Disability Accommodation
If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the hiring process, you may submit your request to HR by calling 1-866-234-2165 or by email to [email protected]. You can also mail your request to Patterson Companies, Inc. Attn: HR EEO Coordinator, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Information received will be routed to a representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration of your request.
