Roles and Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for Salesforce applications, web applications, APIs, and data validation scenarios
Create reusable automation components, utilities, shared libraries, and maintainable framework solutions aligned with industry best practices
Leverage AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve automation development, test design, and productivity
Validate critical end-to-end business processes across integrated enterprise applications
Collaborate with engineering, product, business stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to translate requirements into automated test coverage
Develop, execute, and maintain regression suites for high-risk and business-critical workflows
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support test reporting and quality gates
Manage test data, dependencies, and environment readiness to ensure reliable execution
Support functional, integration, regression, and release validation activities
Document test strategies, automation coverage, assumptions, and known risks
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation frameworks, and engineering practices
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
5–6 years of hands-on experience in QA automation for enterprise web applications, Salesforce platforms, or integrated business systems
5–6 years of experience in test automation for enterprise applications
Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks, reusable components, shared libraries, and utilities
Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and end-to-end automation testing
Experience testing Salesforce applications and business workflows
Working knowledge of Salesforce platform concepts and integrated enterprise workflows
Experience with UI, API, regression, integration, and end-to-end test automation
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills for automation development
Experience integrating automation suites with CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of test data management and validation techniques
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with QA, Engineering, Product, and Business teams
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and automation frameworks
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Salesforce Clouds and cross-application business processes
Exposure to enterprise automation tools such as Copado Robotic Testing, Provar, Tricentis Tosca, Cypress, or similar platforms
Experience with API automation, SQL queries, and data validation
Exposure to containerized test execution environments and cloud-based test infrastructure
Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve test automation efficiency and maintainability
Understanding of automation metrics, test coverage analysis, and execution reporting
Strong ownership and accountability
Quality-first mindset with attention to detail
Agile and adaptable approach to problem-solving
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Ability to evaluate tools and solutions pragmatically based on business needs and maintainability
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Continuous learning mindset with interest in emerging automation and AI technologies
Soft Skills
AI Automation & Proficiency
Working knowledge of AI-assisted tools and workflows (e.g., generative AI assistants, AI-powered coding/testing tools, or agentic AI platforms) relevant to the role's core function.
Ability to apply effective prompting techniques to accelerate research, documentation, coding, or analysis tasks.
Comfortable learning and adopting new AI-enabled tools as part of day-to-day work, with a willingness to continuously build AI fluency.
Understanding of responsible AI use, including data privacy, security, and verification of AI-generated outputs before acting on them.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
- 5-6 years of experience in test automation for enterprise applications
- Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks, reusable components, shared libraries, and utilities
- Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and end-to-end automation testing
- Experience testing Salesforce applications and business workflows
- Working knowledge of Salesforce platform concepts and integrated enterprise workflows
- Experience with UI, API, regression, integration, and end-to-end test automation
- Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills for automation development
- Experience integrating automation suites with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of test data management and validation techniques
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with QA, Engineering, Product, and Business teams
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and automation frameworks
- Experience working with Salesforce Clouds and cross-application business processes
- Exposure to Copado Robotic Testing, Provar, Tricentis Tosca, Cypress, or similar platforms
- Experience with API automation, SQL queries, and data validation
- Exposure to containerized test execution environments and cloud-based test infrastructure
- Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve test automation efficiency
- Understanding of automation metrics, test coverage analysis, and execution reporting
AHEAD Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AHEAD and has not been reviewed or approved by AHEAD.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar on the first $5,000 each year, with matching made each pay period and immediate 100% vesting. This structure signals above-standard employer support for retirement savings.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical options include low employee premiums for PPO and HDHP plans, and the HDHP adds employer HSA funding plus a dollar-for-dollar HSA match up to stated amounts. Dental and vision plans list very low per-paycheck costs, helping keep overall healthcare spend manageable.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — No-cost telemedicine (including virtual mental health when enrolled), free Calm access for the employee and dependents, and an EAP with counseling are included. Company-paid life and disability plus voluntary protections (legal/ID, pet insurance) and other extras round out a comprehensive set of supports.
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What We Do
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together cloud infrastructure, intelligent operations, and modern applications, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
