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Lead QA Engineer

QA EngineerQA EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2023H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

144 days ago

Salary

$80K - $130K / year

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishCypressGraph QLJava ScriptJestPythonType Script

Job Description

• Design, write, and execute test plans for new features across web, API, and backend systems. • Develop and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end) for a modern TypeScript + Python stack. • Run regression and performance tests before major releases. • Identify, document, and verify bugs in collaboration with engineers. • Own and extend our test automation framework (Cypress, Playwright, or similar). • Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to catch regressions early. • Use tools like Postman or k6 to validate APIs and load behavior. • Partner with Product and Engineering to understand user workflows and identify high-risk areas. • Collaborate directly with developers to debug issues and verify fixes. • Help document and standardize QA processes for future hires. • Participate in code reviews, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.

Job Requirements

2–4 years of experience in QA, Test Automation, or Software Testing.
Must be proficient in Python
Strong familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript (Cypress, Playwright, or Jest) and Python-based testing frameworks (PyTest, unittest).
Experience testing APIs (REST/GraphQL) and web applications end-to-end.
Solid understanding of software lifecycles, Git, and CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Render, or similar).
Strong attention to detail and a love for building reliable, maintainable systems.
Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset, especially when working cross-functionally.