Senior QA Engineer

Summary

Join Nexla's growing team as a Senior QA Engineer and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS platform. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, identify and document bugs, and drive continuous improvement in our testing processes. As a senior member, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team. Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effectively communicate testing progress. Proactively identify areas for improvement and evaluate new testing tools and methodologies. Nexla offers a competitive salary and is a remote-first company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record of success in testing complex SaaS applications
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing
• Experience with various testing types, including functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and API testing
• Experience with both UI and backend testing
• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and test cases, as well as documenting defects clearly
• Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Experience with automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)
• Experience with Python
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features and releases, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and security aspects
• Prioritize testing efforts effectively, focusing on critical functionalities and high-risk areas
• Perform both manual and automated testing as needed
• Accurately estimate testing timelines and consistently deliver on commitments
• Maintain thorough documentation of test cases, test results, and identified defects
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of QA best practices and processes
• Provide technical guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Help to improve the team's automation test suite
• Work closely with team leads, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Effectively communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to the team and management
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in the product and testing processes
• Evaluate and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies
• Drive initiatives to enhance test automation and improve overall testing efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS, GCP)

Benefits

• The compensation range for the Sr. QA Engineer role at Nexla is $60,000 - $80,000 USD
• We are focused on candidates in Europe, Brazil, and India