Sr. Engineer, Test Automation

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: REMOTE

LOCATION DETAILS: REMOTE

WORK HOURS: M-F 0800-5:00 PM

Work Authorization & Location Disclaimer:

Varsity Brands is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas (including H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship and must reside within the continental United States.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Sr. Test Automation Engineer will lead the functional test automation program across technology teams at Varsity Yearbook. This role is critical to ensuring quality and efficiency in our Yearbook Technology platform through robust automated testing practices. WHAT YOU WILL DO Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts across the Yearbook Technology platform. Maintain and enhance automation test frameworks to improve testing efficiency. Maximize test coverage for all critical application components. Document automated testing processes and best practices. Integrate functional test automation into CI/CD pipelines. Support production deployment activities and troubleshoot issues. Log and track bugs using Jira. Collaborate with Agile teams and QA to improve test coverage and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or 10+ years of equivalent experience. Expert-level proficiency in programming languages: Java, JavaScript, Python. Expert-level experience with Cypress.io; familiarity with other tools like Selenium, TestComplete, TestNG preferred. Experience with CI tools (e.g., Jenkins) and version control systems (Git, SourceTree). Proficiency with Atlassian tools: Jira, Confluence, BitBucket. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies. Knowledge of web application development and cloud-native concepts, including AWS deployments. Experience with additional test automation tools and frameworks. Familiarity with performance testing and security testing practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other input devices. Occasional lifting of items up to 10 lbs (e.g., laptops, peripherals). Ability to participate in virtual meetings and communicate effectively via video/audio platforms. No significant travel required; position is primarily remote.

#LI-KG1 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. OUR VALUES Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities

• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.