Quality Assurance Engineer - Software
6 - 10 years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
1. About Our Client:The organization operates in the industrial technology sector, developing proprietary software platforms that support mission-critical infrastructure solutions. It addresses challenges in quality assurance for complex web applications by integrating automation-driven quality processes that improve reliability, scalability, and performance. The company’s software supports evolving user adoption and increasing system complexity, emphasizing continuous improvement in release validation and deployment workflows.
2. About the Opportunity:The Quality Assurance Engineer – Software leads quality planning, automation strategy, and release validation for a key proprietary web application. This role ensures high-quality, reliable software releases by defining test scope, integrating testing into development cycles, and enhancing automation and CI/CD practices. The position is pivotal in preventing defects early, supporting production deployment quality, and advancing QA processes in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
3. Responsibilities:• Own end-to-end quality assurance strategy, including test planning, execution tracking, and release validation
• Define testing scope for new features and integrate tasks into sprint backlogs for timely delivery
• Expand and maintain automated testing frameworks, including Playwright automation
• Enhance CI/CD automation to enable rapid feedback and continuous quality validation
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria during design
• Lead root-cause analysis for production issues and implement preventive measures
• Serve as primary deployment owner to ensure quality standards before production release
• Continuously improve QA processes, automation coverage, and deployment workflows
• Contribute to documentation of quality standards, test cases, and deployment procedures
• Support scaling efforts as the application grows in complexity and user base
• Advocate for quality-driven engineering practices across the software development team
4. Requirements:• 4+ years of software quality assurance experience
• Strong understanding of modern web architectures, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and single-page applications
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and tools
• Experience developing and maintaining automated testing pipelines
• Solid knowledge of DevOps practices including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with scripting languages and test automation tooling
• Background in security testing and familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Experience with blue/green deployment strategies
• Ability to communicate technical processes in terms of business value to non-technical stakeholders
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:• The anticipated minimum starting salary for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual salary varies based on experience, skills, certifications, and location.
• Eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation based on individual and organizational performance.
6. Benefits & Perks:• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.
2. About the Opportunity:The Quality Assurance Engineer – Software leads quality planning, automation strategy, and release validation for a key proprietary web application. This role ensures high-quality, reliable software releases by defining test scope, integrating testing into development cycles, and enhancing automation and CI/CD practices. The position is pivotal in preventing defects early, supporting production deployment quality, and advancing QA processes in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
3. Responsibilities:• Own end-to-end quality assurance strategy, including test planning, execution tracking, and release validation
• Define testing scope for new features and integrate tasks into sprint backlogs for timely delivery
• Expand and maintain automated testing frameworks, including Playwright automation
• Enhance CI/CD automation to enable rapid feedback and continuous quality validation
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria during design
• Lead root-cause analysis for production issues and implement preventive measures
• Serve as primary deployment owner to ensure quality standards before production release
• Continuously improve QA processes, automation coverage, and deployment workflows
• Contribute to documentation of quality standards, test cases, and deployment procedures
• Support scaling efforts as the application grows in complexity and user base
• Advocate for quality-driven engineering practices across the software development team
4. Requirements:• 4+ years of software quality assurance experience
• Strong understanding of modern web architectures, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and single-page applications
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and tools
• Experience developing and maintaining automated testing pipelines
• Solid knowledge of DevOps practices including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with scripting languages and test automation tooling
• Background in security testing and familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Experience with blue/green deployment strategies
• Ability to communicate technical processes in terms of business value to non-technical stakeholders
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:• The anticipated minimum starting salary for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual salary varies based on experience, skills, certifications, and location.
• Eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation based on individual and organizational performance.
6. Benefits & Perks:• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.
Skills
Software DevelopmentQuality Assurance and Engineering