Senior Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in software and SaaS testing, specifically skilled in front-end and back-end testing for Linux-based SaaS applications. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and proven leadership experience. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the high quality and reliability of our SaaS platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects. Additionally, you will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, utilizing your expertise in MacOS, cloud-based testing, SQL databases, Kubernetes, and Agile Scrum methodologies.

What You'll Do:

• Use TestRail to manage and track manual testing efforts, and provide metrics on testing progress and defects found

• Conduct regular test plan reviews with stakeholders to ensure everyone understands what will be tested and has input and sign-off ability.

• Identify, report, and track defects using our issue tracking system (e.g., Jira, DataDog, Sentry), providing detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce expected results, and actual results

• Collaborate with development teams to resolve defects, ensuring timely and high-quality fixes

• Develop and maintain testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts

• Work closely with development teams to ensure that tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline and that automated tests are run regularly

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing, applying this knowledge to improve our testing processes and strategies continuously

• Participate in retrospectives and contribute to process improvements, ensuring that our testing processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with or exceed industry best practices

About You:

• At least 5 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on front-end and back-end testing

• Proficiency in Python

• Experience with MySQL databases and SQL queries

• Possesses strong skills in writing comprehensive and detailed test cases and maintaining and updating them effectively.

• Strong proficiency in the MacOS operating system and command-line interfaces

• Proven expertise in Agile Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to write detailed bug reports

• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Experience with industry-standard testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Pytest)

• Experience with back-end API testing using tools such as Postman

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail)

• Experience working in Agile environments, with a strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban principles

• Preferred Location: Austin, Texas