Sr QA Engineer

Senior QA Engineer

Remote or Hybrid to Wayne, PA; Naperville, IL; Austin, TX

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both manual and automated testing, with a particular emphasis on automated testing using Selenium. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and reporting bugs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Test Planning and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing. Ensure thorough coverage of functional, regression, integration, and performance testing. 
• Automation Development: Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium. Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. 
• Bug Identification and Reporting: Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA. Work closely with development teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. 
• Test Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine test strategies and ensure alignment with project requirements and goals. 
• Quality Metrics: Establish and monitor quality metrics, analyze test results, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve product quality. 
• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, providing support and expertise in both manual and automated testing practices. Lead by example and contribute to the development of QA best practices. 
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies and tools. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the QA process. 

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong background in both manual and automated testing. 
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in automated testing using Selenium WebDriver, with experience in scripting and maintaining test automation frameworks. Cypress/Jasmine experience a plus. 
• Manual Testing: Extensive experience in manual testing techniques, including functional, regression, integration, and load/performance testing. 
• Programming Skills: Knowledge of programming languages such as C# and Java for writing and maintaining test scripts. 
• Tools and Technologies: Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)  
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail. Ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential issues. 
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and contribute effectively to cross-functional teams. 
• Experience with Agile: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices. 

Frontline Education is a pioneer of school administration software purpose-built for K-12 districts. We provide innovative, connected solutions for student and special programs, business operations, and human capital management with powerful data and analytics to empower educators and administrators. We earn the trust of K-12 leaders across the U.S. by serving as a consistently high-performing, forthright partner of school districts through every dimension of the company. 

We're a group of unique and talented individuals that love what we do. We've been lucky enough to land jobs with a rapidly growing tech company that supports an appreciative and friendly customer base. We work hard to make our customers happy, but we like to have a good time in the process. We are a company that strives to think in terms of “we” instead of “me.” We believe in the philosophy of servant leadership and that it’s all about putting others first. We also value the balance between family and work.   

Frontline embraces diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We are intentionally building a workplace that respects, supports, and values the identities of all our employees. We believe this to be foundational in developing a strong community in our company. Frontline Education is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

The perks of being a Frontliner:  

Frontline offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary, rewarding bonus structure, 401k match, and unlimited PTO! Our company growth has created a promising.   environment for career advancement and rewarding challenges. We offer a tuition reimbursement program for eligible college credit coursework available to employees depending on their status and length of employment.