Granicus

Quality Engineer 3

United States full-time Mid $77,000 - $118,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

The Company
Serving the People Who Serve the People
Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.
Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.
Want to know more? See more of what we do here.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Quality Engineer (QE3) with strong expertise in automation and emerging AI-driven testing practices This role focuses on building scalable test automation frameworks, validating modern AI/GenAI systems, and driving intelligent quality engineering practices across the software development lifecycle who delivers high product quality through an AI-augmented quality practice—combining intelligent AI based - Test design, Automation, Execution, Accessibility and Performance testing.
What Your Impact Will Look Like
Core Responsibilities
Design and implement AI-enabled test automation frameworks using modern tools such as Cursor, Playwright…etc

Leverage AI capabilities to generate test cases from requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria

Build solutions for natural language–to–automation script generation

Validate AI/GenAI-based features for correctness, safety, and reliability

Perform prompt-based validation and identify issues such as hallucinations, inconsistent outputs, and edge cases

Ensure data integrity and isolation in AI-driven workflows

AI-Driven Testing & Prompt Engineering
Demonstrate strong proficiency in prompt engineering to effectively leverage AI tools for accelerating test design, execution, and analysis.

Design and implement AI-driven testing solutions using techniques such as Skills, Cursor Rules, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to improve accuracy and efficiency.

No Escaped defect for production releases

AI -Driven Test Automation & Framework Design
Build and maintain scalable, end-to-end automated testing frameworks to validate AI model-based integrations across frontend UI, backend microservices, and data layers.

Ensure frameworks are robust, reusable, and aligned with system architecture and performance needs.

Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)

Knowledge of automation design patterns (Page Object Model, fixtures)

CI/CD pipelines

AI-CI/CD & Production Monitoring for AI integrated applications
Establish and optimize AI based CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous validation of models and integration workflows.

Implement effective production monitoring strategies to track model performance, detect anomalies, and ensure system reliability.

AI-Powered Performance Testing
Experience with tools such as JMeter or k6

Design AI driven Load and Performance Testing

Understanding of metrics such as response time, throughput, error rate, and concurrency

DevOps & Tools
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Proficiency with Git and version control workflows

Basic understanding of microservices architecture and cloud environments

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a bridge between Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Product Managers to ensure seamless delivery of AI-enabled features.

Drive alignment on quality goals, testing strategies, and release readiness.

Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Identify and analyze complex issues such as model drift, data inconsistencies, and system failures.

Recommend architectural or data-driven improvements rather than limiting contributions to defect reporting.

Nice to Have

Experience testing AI/GenAI-based products or features

Familiarity with AI frameworks, workflows, or agent-based systems

Experience building or contributing to internal QA tools or platforms

Exposure to test analytics, quality metrics, and data-driven QA practices

You Will Love This Job If You Have

Experience and Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in QA or Software Testing

Proven experience in AI in testing, automation and performance testing using AI agents and IDEs like Cursor or integrate Copilot, Cowork, Claude etc

Should have worked on AI IDEs or tools like CoPilot, Cursor, or similar

Experience testing SaaS, web-based applications for enterprise products

Ability to balance quality with delivery timelines with Zero Escaped Defect

Mentor QE team members

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Clear and structured communication with cross-functional teams

Ownership mindset with attention to detail

Pay Range
USD $77,000.00 - USD $118,000.00 /Yr.About Us
Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!
Security and Privacy Requirements

Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.

Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team
We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Culture

At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to bea part of our journey.

A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices

Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important andsometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.

Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.

We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employeepopulation

The Impact
We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.
The Benefits
At Granicus, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—starting from day one. Here’s what you can expect as a U.S.-based team member:Flexibility & Balance

Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.

Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.

Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.

Health & Wellness

Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.

Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.

Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.

On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

Family & Future

Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.

Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.

Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.

Growth & Recognition

Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.

Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Originally posted on Himalayas

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Technology & IT API integration Data Analysis Javascript Remote Collaboration Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Quality Engineer 3 role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Granicus?
  3. Which of API integration, Data Analysis and Javascript have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Data Analysis and Javascript.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Quality Engineer 3 role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Data Analysis and Javascript, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Granicus needs from this hire.

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