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Zealogics.com • Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Role & seniority: QA Engineer (mid-level to senior) focused on quality, reliability, and usability of a publication management system.
Stack/tools: Manual and automated testing across UI, API, and backend; test automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman); defect tracking/test management (Jira, TestRail); CI/CD awareness; data validation and reporting.
Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scenarios for functional, regression, integration, and user-acceptance testing.
Validate end-to-end workflows (ingestion, metadata, curation, reporting, integrations) and data accuracy; identify and track defects; collaborate with devs and stakeholders for fixes.
Design and maintain automated UI/API tests; participate in requirements/design reviews to ensure testability and quality; support multi-environment testing and non-functional requirements (usability, accessibility, performance, security).
Experience testing enterprise-scale web apps; strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and lifecycle.
Proficiency with UI and API testing; hands-on with test automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman); defect tracking/test management (Jira, TestRail).
Ability to translate requirements into test coverage; strong attention to detail and communication skills; collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Experience Job Description – QA Engineer Publication Management System Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of a modern publication management system. This role will be responsible for validating end-to-end functionality across user interfaces, APIs, integrations, and data workflows. The QA Engineer will work closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases throughout the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing. Validate end-to-end workflows including publication ingestion, metadata management, curation, reporting, and integrations. Perform manual testing across UI, API, and backend components. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI and API testing. Participate in requirements and design reviews to ensure testability and quality considerations. Identify, document, and track defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution. Validate data accuracy, integrity, and reporting outputs. Support testing across multiple environments and deployment phases. Ensure non-functional requirements such as usability, accessibility, performance, and security are addressed as needed. What Success Looks Like High-quality releases with minimal production defects. Comprehensive test coverage across UI, APIs, and data layers. Early identification of issues through proactive testing. Strong collaboration with development and business teams. Continuous improvement of testing processes and automation coverage. Nice-to-Have Experience with performance and load testing tools. Exposure to accessibility testing (WCAG). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration. Familiarity with security testing concepts and data governance requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience testing greenfield applications and phased delivery models. Familiarity with publication management systems, research information systems. Knowledge of scholarly metadata standards such as DOI, ORCID, MeSH, PubMed, or similar. Experience validating reports, dashboards, and analytics. Background in research, healthcare, academic, or life sciences environments. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, or similar). Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail). Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into effective test coverage. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proven experience as a QA Engineer testing enterprise-scale web applications. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.