Quality Assurance Automation Tester- II or Senior (Remote Eligible)

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Tester - Pay Range: $85,800.00 - $109,450.00

Quality Assurance Automation Tester II - Pay Range: - $76,000.00 - $96,900.00 

Join Our Team as a QA Automation Tester!

Are you passionate about quality and innovation? At SPP, we’re looking for a QA Automation Tester to help shape the future of our software products. You’ll play a critical role in driving our enterprise testing strategy, ensuring every release meets the highest standards.

As part of our collaborative QA team, you’ll work with modern tools like TestCafe, TestComplete, ReadyAPI, and CI/CD pipelines to build and maintain robust automation frameworks. From UI and API testing to security and performance validation, you’ll take on a variety of challenges that will keep you engaged and growing.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of tests in CI/CD workflows.
• Perform comprehensive testing across UI, API, security, and performance.
• Lead testing efforts within your domain expertise and mentor team members on automation best practices.
• Continuously research and adopt the latest QA tools and trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4–6 years of experience in QA automation with a strong focus on framework development.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with tools like TestCafe, TestComplete, ReadyAPI, and CI/CD environments.
• Expertise in one or more testing domains (UI, API, security).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset, with a passion for mentoring and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with omnichannel, security, and performance testing is a big plus.

At SPP, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking company where innovation, learning, and making an impact are core to everything we do. Apply today and help us deliver software that makes a difference!

To be successful in the role we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field or equivalent experience
• Senior Quality Assurance Automation Tester (Remote Eligible): Eight (8) years of applicable Information Technology Development/Support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Quality Assurance Automation Tester II: Three (3) years’ experience of Information Technology Development/Support experience

Preferred: 

• Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experience
• Familiar with CI\CD pipelines
• Familiar with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Familiar with Release and Change Management
• Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester,  Selenium WebDriver Certification, Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), AWS Certified Developer, OWASP Secure Coding Certification, CSM, SAFe Agilist, Postman API Testing Certification, and  Performance Testing Certifications (e.g., JMeter or Gatling-specific certifications)

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type, Location, and Hours:

This is a full-time, hybrid onsite position located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed. Remote work may be considered for senior-level candidates who reside more than 50 miles from SPP headquarters.

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.