Qa Engineer Iii (Senior)

Summary

Join Outliant, a fully remote digital product development company, as a QA Engineer III. You will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality by designing, executing, and optimizing comprehensive test plans. Leverage your expertise in testing methodologies to identify and resolve defects, collaborating with developers for efficient solutions. This senior-level position requires 5+ years of experience and proficiency in various testing tools and methodologies. Outliant offers a competitive compensation package including unlimited PTO, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer
• Proven experience in software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with Selenium (JavaScript) and Playwright for automation frameworks
• Strong background in Web Application and API Testing
• Performance testing (JMeter, Lighthouse, or similar)
• Version control experience with Git
• Basic understanding of UI/UX testing and UX principles
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot complex testing issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• Experience in leading a team that significantly influences project outcomes and enhances team practices, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
• Senior-level candidates, available to start immediately or in October
• Must be able to work in the EST timezone

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements, technical specifications, user needs, and risk assessments
• Execute test cases with precision, combining manual and automated techniques to identify defects and ensure software functionality, reliability, and performance
• Lead the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks, setting standards for testing efficiency and coverage
• Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues
• Analyze test results to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement, and recommend preventive measures
• Own and architect the regression testing process, ensuring existing features remain functional with new code changes
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems, collaborating effectively with development teams for timely resolution
• Effectively report issues and collaborate with the development team
• Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base
• Lead initiatives to enhance QA processes, introducing innovative tools and methodologies
• Conduct performance testing to assess scalability and responsiveness to ensure software meets industry standards
• Mentor junior QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with BrowserStack as a testing tool
• Experience with SQL, AWS, and quantitative data analysis (for reviewing features or backend optimizations using AWS or Snowflake)
• Conversion tracking (GTM, GA4)
• Experience with split testing and CRO/VWO tools
• Knowledge of SEO/SEM principles
• Compliance and Security testing experience, including Accessibility testing

Benefits

• Work wherever you choose
• Unlimited PTO
• Non-working holidays per country of residence
• Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions
• Salary increases and performance-based bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Career growth support
• Mental health and well-being programs
• Fun and casual work environment
• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings