Remote Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Software

Our client is a rapidly growing tech company seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software products, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases for complex software applications.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to release. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and documenting software defects, collaborating closely with developers and product managers to resolve issues, and advocating for quality best practices throughout the organization. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Experience with performance testing, security testing, and usability testing is highly valued.

This is a remote-first position, allowing you to work from anywhere within the US. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to products that impact millions of users. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Create and maintain automated testing scripts using various tools and frameworks.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to management and development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and UX designers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our QA processes and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
• Perform API testing and database validation.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in a Senior QA role.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.