Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field., Minimum 5+ years of experience in software testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing., Extensive experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium., Strong understanding of software development methodologies and automation testing principles..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for various products.

Design and execute different types of testing, including functional, regression, and performance tests.

Mentor and guide junior QA team members to foster quality practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Job description

This is a remote position.

As a Senior QA Engineer at Scandium, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our platform and that of our partners. You'll leverage your extensive experience to design, execute, and automate comprehensive testing strategies across various products and functionalities. You will also play an active role in providing QA-related support to our partners and enterprise users.

Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Execution:

Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for new features, bug fixes, and regressions across different products.

Design and execute various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, and penetration testing.

Utilize Scandium's no-code platform to automate test cases efficiently.

Identify and report software defects with clear steps to reproduce.

Collaborate with developers to resolve bugs and ensure timely fixes.

Quality Assurance Leadership:

Mentor and guide junior QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Plan, organize, and lead execution and reporting across new and existing QA projects.

Proactively identify areas for improvement within the QA process and propose innovative solutions.

Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing.

Communication & Collaboration

Represent the company on QA related engagements.

Effectively communicate test results and findings to developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate should have:

Broad Testing Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience executing functional, regression, performance, and penetration testing at scale.
Automation Adept: Extensive experience with both script-based (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc.) and script-less automation tools (Scandium exp. is a plus).
Performance & Security Focus: Hands-on experience with Load/Performance Testing Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) projects.
Test Scripting Mastery: Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain robust, reusable, and scalable automated test scripts for various functionalities.
CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments (a plus).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven track record of successfully leading QA projects and teams.
In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies and life cycle.
Strong understanding of automation testing principles and best practices.
Experience with automated testing frameworks (a plus).
Experience with a no-code test automation platform (a plus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Passion for quality and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge test automation product that is revolutionizing the QA landscape.
Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
The chance to make a real impact on a growing spaceship.
Continuous learning and development opportunities.