Role & seniority: Quality Assurance Engineer II (senior-level equivalent titles include Senior Test Engineer / Senior Software Engineer - Quality Assurance)

Stack/tools: test management tools (e.g., ADO, JIRA), test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright), scripting/testing data management; familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices

Top 3 responsibilities

Execute functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing; develop and automate test scripts and data
Collaborate with developers and product owners to define clear, testable acceptance criteria; contribute to QA standards, processes, and documentation
Build metrics and reports on quality trends; participate in agile ceremonies; support visibility and traceability of QA work

Must-have skills

Associate degree with 4+ years of software testing, or Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of experience
Ability to lead a small QA team; strong understanding of agile/scrum; solid QA methodologies and best practices
Experience with test management tools and cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-haves

Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting (Selenium, Playwright)
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and their impact on QA
Familiarity with Pearson Psychometric products

Location & work type: not specified in the description; no explicit location or work-type details provided

Full Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer II

Description: In this role, you'll play a critical role within our agile delivery team, contributing both as hands-on tester, continual development of automated QA systems and partner in shaping our quality assurance practices. This role is responsible for executing functional and exploratory testing to ensure product reliability, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, implement and continuously improve QA frameworks, standards, and processes. This role aligns to industry level titles such as Senior Test Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - Quality Assurance The QA Test Engineer works closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle – supporting a culture of excellence and accountability across the organization. Essential Functions

- Execute testing activities, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with developers and product owners during refinement to ensure clear, testable acceptance criteria.
- Identify gaps in current testing practices and actively contribute to establishing consistent QA processes, standards, and documentation.
- Develop test cases, automates test scripts, and test data; maintain reusable test assets.
- Support the setup and use of test management tools and frameworks to improve visibility and traceability.
- Participate in agile ceremonies (daily stand up, sprint reviews, retros) to champion quality and continuous improvement.
- Assist in building metrics and reporting on quality trends for releases.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.
Required Expertise

- Associate's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field with 4 + years of experience in software testing
- (OR) Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field with 2 to 3 years of experience in software testing
- Proven ability to lead a small team of QA engineers
- Strong understanding of agile delivery frameworks and the scrum process