Senior QA Engineer

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. Define and own the QA strategy, including comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated/manual testing strategies .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance strategies, including test plan development, test automation using frameworks like Cypress, and thorough testing of APIs for performance and security. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies, with a focus on user experience and bug resolution.

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QA Strategy DevelopmentTest Automation with CypressAPI Testing and ValidationBug Tracking with Jira/LinearSDLC and CI/CD Understanding

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Hard Skills

Test Plan DevelopmentTest Case CreationManual Testing TechniquesExploratory TestingRESTful API TestingAutomation Testing with JestVersion Control with GitLabSmoke TestingRegression TestingUser Experience Advocacy

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailUser EmpathyCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CypressJestPostmanInsomniaJiraLinearGitLab

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingAgile MethodologiesSDLCCI/CD Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressJestSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the QA strategy, including comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated/manual testing strategies
Lead exploratory, functional, and regression testing for newly released features before production
Partner with Product Engineers to review test plans and ensure coverage across unit, integration, and E2E testing
Conduct regular production sweeps and smoke tests to ensure critical donor and nonprofit flows function correctly
Advocate for user experience by identifying edge cases, usability issues, and inconsistencies
Guide expansion of test automation coverage using frameworks such as Cypress
Run automation suites, analyze failures, and contribute to writing and maintaining tests
Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of bugs and defects
Test and validate APIs for data integrity, performance, and security
Participate in planning and design reviews to identify risks and define acceptance criteria across the SDLC

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of industry experience in a Quality Assurance or Software Test Engineer role
Proficient in developing test plans and test cases from product requirements and design specifications
Deep understanding of manual and exploratory testing techniques
Comfortable working with test automation frameworks such as Cypress and Jest; able to read, modify, and run tests
Experience testing RESTful APIs and using tools such as Postman or Insomnia
Expert with bug tracking tools such as Jira/Linear and version control systems such as GitLab
Strong understanding of the SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies
Keen eye for detail, strong user empathy, and passion for finding elusive bugs
Excellent communication skills for articulating bugs, test results, and quality risks
Must be able to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary with equity eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Dedicated mental health and therapy stipend to support personal well-being
Team retreats and intentional in-person gatherings throughout the year