• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing of embedded software • Create and maintain test documentation (checklists, test cases, and bug reports) • Participate in release planning and synchronization meetings with the development team • Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and other QA engineers • Identify, log, and track defects until resolution • Contribute to the overall product and process quality according to company standards

Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal. Learn more about our brands. We’re Looking For A(n): Lead Software Engineer in Test Location: Remote or Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA) What You’ll Be Doing: The Lead Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical leader owning test automation strategy. This person designs scalable automation frameworks, integrates testing into CI/CD pipelines, mentors, and directly influences the organization’s ability to ship frequently, reliably, and with confidence. The role balances strategic test architecture with day-to-day leadership. *Occasional off-hours availability may be required to support business needs. Test Strategy & Architecture - Own the end-to-end test automation strategy across unit, integration, acceptance, and non-functional testing layers - Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for APIs, web, and mobile platforms - Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback - Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate test creation, expand coverage, and reduce test maintenance burden Engineering Quality Culture - Champion a culture where quality is a shared responsibility across engineering - Lead exploratory and usability testing practices throughout the delivery process - Advocate for testable, loosely coupled architecture in design reviews and technical planning - Analyze application logs, monitoring data, and production incident patterns to inform and expand test coverage strategy - Reduce change failure rate and shorten lead time by improving test coverage and feedback speed - Identify and eliminate testing bottlenecks that slow the delivery pipeline - Report quality trends and risk to engineering leadership; serve as escalation point for QA matters - Provide technical leadership through code reviews, framework design guidance, and best-practice documentation - Foster a learning culture: run knowledge-sharing sessions, stay current on testing tools, and drive adoption of AI-assisted test generation to multiply the team’s output Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.): - Technical depth with strategic thinking — Can architect frameworks and also zoom out to align testing strategy with business delivery goals - Quality ownership mindset — Views quality as a system-level outcome; advocates for building quality in rather than inspecting it out - Coaching & influence — Elevates the testing capability of QA engineers through pairing, mentoring, and clear documentation - Cross-functional collaboration — Works effectively across Development, DevOps, Product, and Security to embed quality throughout delivery - Data-driven decision making — Uses metrics (coverage, defect trends, pipeline health) to prioritize improvements and communicate quality posture - Continuous improvement orientation — Relentlessly improves processes, tools, and test suites; never satisfied with the status quo - Communication — Translates technical quality concepts into business-relevant language for stakeholders at all levels Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) - Required Experience: - 5+ years in QA/test engineering, with 3+ years in a lead or senior IC automation role. - Hands-on experience designing and building automation frameworks (not just writing scripts). - Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Typescript, Javascript, Python, Java, C#) - Expertise with modern test frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, RestAssured). - Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). - Demonstrated experience using AI-powered tools (e.g., LLM-based code assistants, AI test generators) to create, maintain, or expand automated test suites - Experience using observability tools (logs, monitoring, APM) to identify production issues and inform test strategy - Strong understanding of TDD and BDD practices. - Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence testing culture across an organization. - Preferred Experience: - 7+ years in QA/test engineering, with 3+ years in a lead or senior IC automation role - Load testing experience - Microservices and distributed systems testing - Security testing integration (shift-left security). - Experience in regulated environments or with compliance requirements Golden Perks & Benefits: - Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans. - Annual bonus - We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career. - 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being. - Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more. - Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees. - Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career. - Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date. - Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses. The base salary range is $124,000-$155,000, plus bonus potential. The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Pet Brands will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding. Candidate Safety: The safety of our candidates is our highest priority. When looking for a job, please be aware of cyber criminals, fake domains, and fraudulent job offers. Golden Pet Brands recruiters will only contact applicants from our official company e-mail domain, (NAME@GOLDENPETBRANDS.COM) or through our internal Applicant Tracking System, Greenhouse. In addition, Golden Pet Brands recruiters will never send you checks, or ask you to disclose personal financial details. Click here to learn more about general internet safety and our hiring practices.

Role Description Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of a modernization framework and contribute to enhancements and sustainment of two existing business applications. This role is ideal for a developer with foundational J2EE and AI knowledge and who is eager to learn modern development practices, cloud concepts, and application transformation techniques. This position is remote. Key Responsibilities - Assist in developing and maintaining Java-based components within the modernization framework. - Support refactoring efforts for legacy components under senior developer guidance. - Participate in implementing APIs, integrations, and backend services. - Write clean, maintainable code following defined coding standards. - Assist in documenting technical requirements, system behaviors, and application architecture updates. - Perform basic unit testing and assist with debugging activities. - Collaborate with mid-level and senior developers during design sessions and sprint ceremonies. Qualifications - 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years of experience with HS Diploma/equivalent. - Able to obtain Public Trust clearance. - Must be a US Citizen. - Must have Security+ certification. - Experience with AI development. - Cloud development experience preferred. - Must have experience developing Java EE applications on WebLogic Application Server. - High-level knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems. Company Description Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable end-to-end (E2E), integration, and API testing frameworks from scratch. • Build automated quality infrastructure that supports rapid product development and deployment. • Develop testing frameworks and evaluation systems for AI/LLM-powered applications, including agentic workflows and RAG-based systems. • Create automated guardrails, confidence metrics, regression detection, and traceability mechanisms for non-deterministic AI systems. • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and continuous delivery. • Leverage AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot to accelerate test development and maintenance. • Collaborate closely with software engineers to improve testability and establish quality standards across backend and frontend systems. • Implement testing strategies for REST and GraphQL APIs, authentication flows, and microservice architectures. • Monitor application quality in production using observability and analytics tools. • Help drive a culture of engineering excellence, automation, and quality ownership across distributed teams.