DEF CON is hiring a
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job involves designing and implementing test plans, developing and maintaining automated test scripts, performing manual testing, collaborating with Agile teams, improving QA processes, preparing reports, and meeting qualifications in experience, technical skills, and soft skills. Benefits include comprehensive health care, paid family leave, unlimited PTO, remote work, professional development opportunities, occasional travel, and optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role managing 5 or more people
• Strong expertise in software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, particularly in cloud-based environments with automated testing
• Experience with cloud services
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium or Cypress

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement thorough test plans and cases in line with project requirements and business objectives
• Partner with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive testing of features and functionalities
• Identify risk areas and prioritize testing efforts to ensure critical functionalities are thoroughly tested
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and TestNG
• Champion the creation and integration of automated testing frameworks for repetitive and regression tests in cloud environments, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure consistent execution and prompt feedback
• Perform detailed manual testing of new features, including regression and exploratory testing, to detect defects
• Test across various environments (development, staging, production) to ensure a seamless user experience
• Log, track, and manage defects efficiently, collaborating with developers for timely resolution
• Engage actively in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Work closely with Agile teams to integrate QA activities throughout the development lifecycle
• Provide ongoing feedback to developers and product owners, advocating for quality at every stage
• Lead efforts to enhance QA processes, including adopting new tools, techniques, and best practices
• Mentor junior QA engineers, offering guidance on both manual and automated testing best practices
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of QA documentation, including test plans, cases, and reports

Benefits

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval
• A fully remote, results-based work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available