Senior Quality Engineer

Avispa

. Plan and execute manual testing for new features, bug fixes, integrations, and existing functionality across web, mobile, media players, and related platforms .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $55 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manual and automated testing processes, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for testing and integrating quality controls into CI/CD pipelines.

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Manual Testing of Web ApplicationsTest Automation Tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress)Defect Tracking and Test Management (Jira, TestRail)Agile Software Development EnvironmentAI-Assisted Quality Controls

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringSoftware Quality AssuranceFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingExploratory TestingDefect ReportingTest Case MaintenanceAutomation EvaluationWeb Technologies (HTTP, HTML, JavaScript)

Soft Skills

CollaborationDecision-MakingCommunicationProblem-SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

JiraTestRailPlaywrightSeleniumCypressCI/CD PipelinesAI Models and Tools

Industry Keywords

AgileCross-Functional TeamsStreaming ApplicationsMedia PlayersConnected Devices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressJavaScriptSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute manual testing for new features, bug fixes, integrations, and existing functionality across web, mobile, media players, and related platforms
Perform functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, and integration testing
Reproduce, investigate, document, and communicate defects with clear technical detail
Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to clarify requirements, validate fixes, identify risks, and improve product quality
Participate in release-readiness discussions to determine whether functionality is ready for delivery
Manage testing tasks and larger quality initiatives from planning through completion
Track progress, maintain test cases and documentation, and communicate status, risks, blockers, and coverage
Decide when manual testing is appropriate versus when automation provides greater value
Evaluate automation opportunities based on product risk, repeatability, execution frequency, maintenance cost, and expected return
Design, implement, maintain, and execute targeted automated tests for stable, high-value scenarios
Use AI models and tools to support exploratory testing, generate test ideas and scenarios, validate software changes, and identify potential regressions
Apply human judgment to AI-generated findings
Identify improvements to testing processes, tools, documentation, and team practices
Investigate new testing technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, or a similar role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred
Strong experience performing manual testing of web applications, services, APIs, mobile applications, or connected devices
Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions about manual testing versus test automation
Experience creating clear, actionable defect reports and collaborating with engineers through triage and resolution
Experience working in an Agile, cross-functional software development environment
Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira or TestRail
Experience with at least one test automation tool or framework, such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress
Working knowledge of web technologies and software delivery concepts, including HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, APIs, browsers, and device-based testing
Extensive experience using AI models and tools to assist with software testing, exploratory analysis, defect investigation, test data generation, change validation, or regression detection is preferred
Experience integrating AI-assisted quality controls into CI/CD pipelines or other development workflows is preferred
Experience improving test strategy, introducing automation selectively, or establishing quality practices for a small engineering team is preferred
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution is preferred
Experience testing streaming, media, audio, messaging, SaaS, or other distributed applications is preferred
Experience testing media players, connected devices, mobile applications, or hardware/software integrations is preferred
Candidates must be located in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement Savings Program
PSL
Remote work / telecommuting 100% of the time