QA Automation Engineer

About ClearGov ClearGov is building the modern financial operating layer for the public sector. We help US local governments and school districts plan, budget, report, and communicate their finances with clarity and confidence. From long-term planning to financial reporting, compliance, and transparency, our platform connects the work finance teams are already doing and makes it easier to deliver for their communities. Today, more than 2,000 public sector organizations use ClearGov, and we continue to expand our platform and reach as we grow. Our Core Values Be Clear & Credible We are authentic in our interactions, communicating with clarity, speaking with honesty, and following through with consistency. We turn transparency into our greatest competitive advantage. Be Human We are human partners to our colleagues and customers and lead with consideration and kindness - making space for others to do the same. We turn empathy into a shared strength. Be Better Together We are committed to building an inclusive community where everyone thrives. We share successes, support each other through challenges, and show up for our teammates the way we show up for our customers. We turn togetherness into our greatest advantage and collaboration into our greatest multiplier. Be Honourable/Honorable We are responsible to our colleagues and customers. We bring our full selves to every conversation, every project, every decision, and every relationship. We act with intention, deliver on our commitments, and lead with integrity - even when no one is watching. We turn honour into the foundation that powers everything we do. Be Connected We are culture builders where people are seen, welcomed, and celebrated. We show up in every interaction - the laughs, the wins, the hard days. We turn connection into opportunities for people to feel they belong. What Makes You a Great Fit You take ownership and follow through You communicate clearly and effectively You're comfortable solving problems and figuring things out You learn quickly and adapt as things change You care about the team, not just your own work You bring a sense of humor and perspective to what you do About the Opportunity We're looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for promoting software quality on the product team through coaching, testing, and automated test development. You'll work closely with the Engineering Team and play a key role in helping us continue to grow and deliver for our customers. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) Design and implement a test strategy that balances manual exploratory testing for complex user stories with automated regression suites to ensure maximum release velocity and stability Write and maintain automated end to end tests in Playwright Act as the quality lead within an Agile squad, participating in refinement and daily stand-ups Investigate complex defects…