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Write production-grade code and actively contribute to the test automation ecosystem.\nProvide architectural input for automation solutions, ensure scalability and maintainability, and set coding standards for QA automation. Act as a go-to technical leader while remaining actively involved in code contributions.\nPartner with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Engineers, QA Managers, and QA peers across multiple pods to identify quality challenges, share solutions, and drive org-wide improvements.\nIdentify gaps in QA processes and tooling; design and implement innovative solutions to improve testing practices. Drive the evaluation, adoption and integration of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies within the Automation & Tooling team.\nOwn complex quality issues across pods; facilitate discussions and workshops to drive resolution and implement long-term solutions.\nMentor junior engineers and QA peers in automation best practices. Run knowledge-sharing sessions to spread technical expertise across the organization.\nTrack and analyze QA-related KPIs; leverage data to identify improvements and report progress on automation and quality initiatives. \nAlign QA automation strategies with end-user needs, ensuring test coverage and quality improvements directly support the customer experience. \nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.\n8+ years in Quality Engineering or Software Development, with strong emphasis on test automation and tooling.\nStrong software engineering background with proven coding expertise (Python required; Java, JavaScript, or similar languages a plus).\nDemonstrated ability to architect and maintain automation frameworks at scale.\nExperience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps environments.\nTrack record of contributing both strategically (process/tooling improvements) and technically (hands-on coding).\nExperience mentoring engineers and influencing QA practices across teams or pods.\nSkills and Competencies\nExcellent coding and debugging skills; strong grasp of software engineering principles.\nAbility to design and document complex automation frameworks and tools.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and architectural skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to influence without direct authority.\nKnowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies. \nBonus / Preferred Skills in AI/ML\nHands-on experience developing AI -powered applications, especially using RAG architectures for knowledge retrieval and augmentation.\nFamiliarity with LangChain or similar frameworks for building LLM-powered workflows.\nExperience with Model Context Protocols (MCPs) or related agent orchestration approaches.\nStrong Python skills with modern ML/AI libraries (e.g. Hugging Face, OpenAI API, Llama Index).\nExperience applying AI in QA/automation contexts (e.g., intelligent test generation, anomaly detection, defect classification).\nUnderstanding of MLOps practices (model deployment, monitoring, versioning, integration with CI/CD).\nAwareness of ethical AI practices (bias, explainability, model governance).\nCompany Summary\nZeta Global is a data-powered marketing technology company with a heritage of innovation and industry leadership. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur David A. Steinberg and John Sculley, former CEO of Apple Inc and Pepsi-Cola, the Company combines the industry’s 3rd largest proprietary data set (2.4B+ identities) with Artificial Intelligence to unlock consumer intent, personalize experiences and help our clients drive business growth.\nZeta Global is a leading AI-powered marketing technology company that enables enterprise brands to acquire, grow, and retain customers through intelligent, data-driven engagement. 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