**Role & seniority: ** Software Quality Engineer (experienced); responsible for software testing strategy, automation, and quality assurance in an Agile environment.

**Stack/tools: **

Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
API testing: Postman, REST Assured
Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript (at least one)
VCS: Git
Defect tracking: Jira
CI/CD integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions (preferred)
Performance testing (preferred): JMeter, LoadRunner
Cloud (preferred): AWS, Azure, GCP
Security testing: preferred familiarity
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Design and execute test plans/cases (functional, regression, integration, performance).
- Build and maintain automated test scripts/frameworks; integrate into CI/CD.
- Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers/product on requirements and fixes.
Must-have skills:
- Strong SDLC/QA methodology knowledge; ability to analyze results and report quality metrics.
- Automation proficiency with at least one of the listed tools.
- Programming ability in at least one language for test automation.
- API testing familiarity and Git proficiency.
- Analytical/problem-solving skills; attention to detail; communication.
Nice-to-haves:
- Performance testing tools, CI/CD tooling, cloud familiarity, security testing practices.
Location & work type: Remote.

Full Description

This is a remote position. Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. In this role, you will design and execute test strategies, develop automated testing frameworks, and collaborate closely with development teams to deliver high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) Collaborate with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on quality metrics Ensure software meets quality standards, security requirements, and user expectations Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing processes

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Understanding of security testing practices Strong attention to detail and communication skills