Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field., 5-7+ years of experience in software quality assurance or similar roles., Expertise in QA methodologies, test planning, and test case development., Strong background in test automation, CI/CD, and manual testing practices..

Key responsibilities:

Conducting front-end and back-end testing, including large data sets.

Developing data validation processes and managing reference data sets.

Implementing QA strategies and maintaining test automation frameworks.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards.

Job description

About Athena Group

At Athena, we operate at startup speed inside the established media and tech ecosystem that is ISMG. Our mission is to redefine how content, data, and AI drive modern business decisions. We’re builders, movers, and catalysts—looking for teammates who thrive in high-energy environments where innovation meets execution.

The Opportunity

ISMG's Athena Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the flawless delivery of our cutting-edge products. In this role, you will be at the forefront of maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout the software development life cycle and have direct impact on product releases, user trust, and platform stability.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in QA methodologies and test automation, interested in managing end-to-end quality control strategy for innovative software products, focused on AI and intent data, and making an impact on the future of the cybersecurity landscape.

If you are a strategic thinker who thrives in lean, high-tempo environments with the ability to create clarity from ambiguity and drive process innovation — we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Operating in a dynamic, startup-like environment, driving QA efforts in a hands-on capacity.
Conducting front-end testing as well as back-end testing, including testing large data sets.
Developing data validation processes and tools, managing a reference data set that will be used to test ongoing changes to a core application.
Implementing comprehensive QA strategies and maintaining test automation frameworks to optimize testing efficiency and accuracy.
Monitoring and analyzing test results, identifying and prioritizing defects/areas for improvement, and ensuring timely and accurate bug reporting.
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including Development, Product Management, and Design, to establish quality standards and metrics for projects.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5-7+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, or in a similar role, with a strong background in software quality assurance.
Demonstrated expertise in QA methodologies, test planning, test case development, and test execution.
Strong experience with test automation, CI/CD integration, and manual testing best practices.
Intermediate proficiency in SQL or alternative query building tools and proven experience in web technologies.
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development life cycle.
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments—ideally startups or scaleups.
Collaborative spirit with a builder mindset—comfortable navigating evolving product needs.

Nice to Have

Certification in Software Quality Assurance.
Experience with versioning control and Docker.
Ability to install and configure relevant testing tools.

Why Athena?

Operate Like a Founder: Own your space, shape your roadmap, and move fast.
Build From Zero: Lay the foundation for a QA culture across teams.
Make Real Impact: Your work will directly influence product velocity and quality.

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