About Us
Imagine a world where passwords are obsolete, and you never have to recall security questions about your first pet. At PrivateID, we're making this a reality with secure, self-managed digital identities that feel almost magical: think biometric sorcery meets cryptographic brilliance. Trusted by global brands for our privacy-first solutions, we're rapidly scaling to meet the soaring demand for passwordless, zero-trust technology.
About the role
At Private ID, our Senior Test Automation Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our privacy-first identity verification solutions. You will be embedded in a cross-functional product squad, collaborating closely with developers and DevOps engineers to design, implement, and maintain robust automated test frameworks.
Your day-to-day will include
- Designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests across APIs, web, and mobile platforms.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to define testing strategies and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Conducting code reviews, test result analysis, and continuous improvements to test coverage and reliability.
- Maintaining test environments and ensuring that automation scripts are optimized for scalability and performance.
- Participating in release planning, sprint ceremonies, and quality gates to guarantee the stability of every deployment.
- Championing best practices in automation, code quality, and security testing, aligning with Private ID’s commitment to user data protection and compliance.
You’ll work with cutting-edge tools and technologies while contributing to the evolution of a world-class test automation culture that supports Private ID’s mission to build privacy-preserving identity systems.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation frameworks.
- Proficiency in automation scripting languages: JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with one of these automation tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.
- Experience in API testing using frameworks like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated testing into build and deployment workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized testing using Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with performance and security testing tools is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality, secure software.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity
- A remote-first, collaborative culture
Process
- Recruiter Screen
- Take Home Assessment
- Technical Screen
- Offer
Important:
Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process due to our work in the financial sector.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrivateID values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment where all employees can excel. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to ensure equitable participation in our hiring process and workplace.
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What We Do
PrivateID delivers privacy-first identity verification, biometric authentication, and age assurance solutions powered by advanced edge AI and patented Homomorphic Tokenization cryptography. We enable organizations to securely verify user identities entirely on-device—ensuring no sensitive data is transmitted or stored, streamlining regulatory compliance, and strengthening user trust.
