Location: 100% Remote, US Time (EST) Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead to take ownership of end-to-end testing for their complex web and backend systems.
The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on QA professional with deep expertise in both manual and automated testing, capable of leading quality initiatives, defining QA processes, and ensuring high‑quality releases across web, SaaS, and backend applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end QA for web and backend systems, ensuring robustness, reliability, and performance.
- Design, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated test suites (UI, API, regression).
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks using tools like Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or TestCafe.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to identify issues, improve workflows, and ensure high‑quality releases.
- Investigate production issues, reproduce bugs, and partner with developers to determine root causes.
- Own and enforce QA processes and best practices, driving continuous improvement across teams.
- Define, track, and report quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release readiness.
Technical Requirements
- 7+ years of QA experience, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
- Strong experience in manual and automated testing for web and SaaS products.
- Hands‑on expertise with at least one automation framework (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, TestCafe).
- Experience in RESTful API testing (Postman, Newman, or similar).
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Strong familiarity with SQL and backend data validation.
- Experience with bug tracking systems (Jira, Linear) and test management tools.
- Advantageous: Experience in travel tech, booking systems, fintech workflows, or payment systems.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
- Detail‑oriented with a commitment to delivering high‑quality software.
- Able to mentor and guide junior QA team members.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead QA initiatives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Work on complex, high‑impact web and backend systems.
- Collaborate with a talented team focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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