Senior Software Test Engineering Lead

Summary

Join ScienceLogic as a QA Lead and lead all testing efforts for the Skylar product, ensuring top quality and performance. You will develop and execute a robust testing strategy, collaborating with development teams and other QA resources. This role demands hands-on technical expertise, strategic planning, software development skills, and a collaborative approach. You will manage a team of QA engineers, design test plans, track issues, establish quality benchmarks, and drive automation initiatives. The position can be remote within the US and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Have 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a minimum of 2 years in a QA leadership role
• Demonstrate proven expertise in test planning, execution, and reporting, with a strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Have experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG) and test management platforms (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Possess familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive QA strategy for the Skylar product, ensuring alignment with project timelines and goals
• Lead a team of QA engineers and testers, both onshore and offshore, in executing functional, performance, integration, and regression testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, UX designers) to understand requirements, define testing scope, and maintain quality standards
• Design and execute test plans and cases, covering all aspects of the product, including functional, usability, performance, and security testing
• Identify, document, and track issues through resolution using industry-standard defect tracking tools
• Establish test metrics, KPIs, and quality benchmarks, regularly reporting on quality status, trends, and risk to stakeholders
• Act as the subject matter expert on QA processes, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards
• Drive automation initiatives and strategies, ensuring a balance between automated and manual testing where appropriate
• Ensure testing practices align with ScienceLogic's compliance, security, and data protection standards

Benefits

• A remote-first culture - work from home or come into the office, it's totally up to you
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible Paid Time Off (FTO) so that you can take the time that you need to re-energize
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - take two days off per calendar year to volunteer with your preferred charitable organization
• 5-year Service Milestone Sabbatical
• Paid parental leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• HQ Office centrally located in Reston Town Center featuring a well-stocked kitchen with rotating snacks and beverages, and catered lunch on Thursdays
• Regular virtual company-wide events, including cooking classes, yoga, meditation and more
• The opportunity to learn and develop from some of the best and brightest minds in the industry!