We are seeking a Sr. Software QA Engineer with a strong foundation in both manual and automated testing to lead quality assurance efforts across the full software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of testing methodologies, test design techniques, defect management, and experience in both functional and non-functional testing. You will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and user satisfaction.
Job DescriptionPrimary Responsibilities:
Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
Design and execute test strategies, plans, scenarios, and cases based on business and technical requirements.
Perform root causes analysis and troubleshooting of non-conforming software.
Lead defect management: identifying, documenting, tracking, categorizing, and verifying resolutions.
Conduct static and dynamic testing throughout all stages of the SDLC.
Perform manual testing (functional, regression, integration, UAT, smoke/sanity testing).
Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
Ensure test coverage of web application across multiple platforms, devices and browsers.
Review meticulously the UI, to ensure pixel-level quality, validating clarity in key user flows, and suggesting improvements to readability, accessibility, and overall user experience.
Execute performance, load, and endurance tests to validate system reliability.
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts.
Maintain detailed documentation: traceability matrices, defect reports, and summary reports.
Lead and mentor the QA team by establishing clear goals, strategies, and workflows, and providing regular feedback to ensure operational efficiency and high product quality.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices.
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
Required Skills:
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5+ years of QA experience with a blend of manual and automated testing.
Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle, V-Model, and Agile frameworks.
Experience writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases.
Solid knowledge of defect lifecycle, severity, priority classification, and defect reporting tools.
Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks such as Jest, Selenium, and Playwright.
Experience with cross-browser testing with tools such as BrowserStack.
Experience with REST API testing and backend validation with tools such as Postman, Fiddler.
Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Have:
Hands-on experience in performance/load testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
Previous experience supporting SEO quality by verifying titles, meta tags, headings, URLs, redirects, indexability, media optimization so pages remain search-friendly after changes.
Has experience using AI tool-assisted automation such as Healenium, TestRigor, and Applitools.
