Juniper Square
Private markets
QAAutomationLead(API+UI)
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“QA Automation Lead (API+UI) at Juniper Square. Skills: QA Automation, API Testing, UI Testing, Automation Frameworks, Python. drive the end-to-end testing strategy. oversee release readiness”
What You'll Achieve.
drive the end-to-end testing strategy; oversee release readiness; define and drive our manual and automation testing efforts; define the automation strategy for new feature releases; Develop comprehensive test suites; Maintain and extend backend automation frameworks; Establish and enforce QA best practices, coding standards, and rigorous code review processes; Develop automated test result reports and highlight any potential quality risks; Identify, troubleshoot, and track bugs to resolution; provide recommendations on how to decrease efforts in manual testing
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities; troubleshoot bugs; root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8-12 years in Software Quality Assurance, with a proven track record of leading quality initiatives for complex distributed systems, microservices, and backend APIs, Proactive in using AI-powered tools (e.g. , Augment, Cursor, Gemini) to accelerate test authoring, assist in debugging automation scripts, and optimize documentation workflows, Skilled in designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for frontend and backend services, Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably, Python, Hands-on expertise in both manual and automated testing of frontend using Playwright, and backend - REST and/or GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Locust, Ownership of the "Continuous Testing" portion of the CI/CD pipeline. and software development lifecycle concepts, including code review practices, code coverage analysis, continuous testing, and delivery, Experience managing the full release cycle, from scoping test requirements to final "Go/No-Go" decisions, Experience in creating comprehensive test plans at the service plan, authoring test cases, executing tests, and adhering to QA best practices, Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. , Git), test management tools (e.g. , TestRail), and issue-tracking platforms (e.g. , Jira), Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in fast-paced Agile development teams with minimal supervision, written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to Have
Performance and Load testing experience
What You'll Do.
drive the end-to-end testing strategy
oversee release readiness
collaborate with product and engineering teams to define and drive manual and automation testing efforts
Review technical design documents and API specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI) to provide meaningful feedback using AI-assisted analysis on system testability
and potential integration bottlenecks
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to define the automation strategy for new feature releases
Design and execute complex test cases targeting frontend and backend systems
leverage AI-powered tools like Cursor or Augment to rapidly prototype and scaffold new test suites
Develop comprehensive test suites for frontend and backend - RESTful (or GraphQL) API’s
Maintain and extend backend automation frameworks
Establish and enforce QA best practices
and rigorous code review processes for the automation team
Develop automated test result reports and highlight any potential quality risks
and track bugs to resolution using AI tools to assist in root cause analysis and log interpretation
Contribute with the automation-first approach and partner with the engineering team to provide recommendations on how to decrease efforts in manual testing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with the product and engineering teams; Partner with Product and Engineering leadership; partner with the engineering team; work independently in fast-paced Agile development teams
Communication Scope
written communication skills in English; verbal communication skills in English
Process & Methodology
Quality Roadmap & Planning, End-to-End Release Ownership, Experience managing the full release cycle, from scoping test requirements to final "Go/No-Go" decisions
Full Job Description
ABOUT JUNIPER SQUARE Private markets are one of the largest, most complex, and most underserved corners of global finance. Our mission at Juniper Square is to unlock their full potential. We’re the Operations Partner trusted by 2,300+ GPs, unifying technology, data, and fund administration services into a single platform that helps GPs move faster, make better decisions, and scale with precision. With $300B+ under administration and 700,000+ LPs on platform, we’ve built the scale to match our ambition. And with JunieAI, our purpose-built AI platform, we’re reimagining how private markets operate, embedding intelligence across every workflow. Founder-led since 2014, backed by $350M+ in funding, and now 1,000+ employees strong, we’re building a company designed to shape the future of private markets for decades to come. Our culture is built for people who want to do ambitious, meaningful work alongside exceptionally talented teammates. We think like owners, move with urgency, and take pride in solving hard problems that truly matter to our customers and the future of private markets. We believe the best ideas come from open debate, deep collaboration, and diverse perspectives, which is why we believe transparency is the default and feedback makes us stronger. If you’re energized by high standards, rapid growth, and the opportunity to help define a category at a pivotal moment, come join us! Juniper Square offers employees a variety of ways to work, ranging from a fully remote experience to working full-time in one of our physical offices. We invest heavily in digital-first https://blog.junipersquare.com/juniper-square-ponders-future-of-office-with-digital-first-hybrid-workplace-strategy/ operations, allowing our teams to collaborate effectively across 27 U.S. states, 2 Canadian Provinces, India, Luxembourg, and England. We also have physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai and Bangalore for employees who prefer to work in an office some or all of the t
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