Senior QA Engineer

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Job Title Sr. QA Engineer
Hybrid - New York, NY
12 months contract

Job Description
We re seeking a Senior QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience leading quality assurance initiatives for enterprise applications and platforms.
This role is responsible for defining QA strategy, driving automation efforts, improving testing processes, and leading QA activities across the software development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in test automation, API validation, Agile delivery, and modern application stacks including C#/.NET, Python, Java, and Node.js/TypeScript.
This individual will work closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring QA engineers and establishing best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end QA efforts across multiple projects and Agile teams
Define and implement QA strategies, standards, and best practices
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks
Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, API, and performance testing activities
Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to ensure testability and quality throughout development
Review requirements and technical designs to identify risks, gaps, and test coverage needs
Drive automation initiatives for applications developed in:
C#/.NET
Python
Java
Node.js/TypeScript
Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and release readiness activities
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Monitor test execution metrics and provide reporting on quality trends and release status
Mentor and guide QA engineers on automation, testing methodologies, and quality standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes and tooling

Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation
3+ years of experience leading QA teams or QA initiatives
Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks and testing tools
Experience testing enterprise applications built with C#/.NET, Python, Java, or Node.js/TypeScript
Strong experience with API testing and backend validation
Experience implementing automated testing within CI/CD environments
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SDLC, and QA methodologies
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or TestRail
Strong SQL and database testing experience
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud environments such as Azure or Google Cloud
Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or k6
Experience leading QA efforts for large-scale enterprise or customer-facing systems
ISTQB or related QA certifications preferred

Technical Skills
Languages/Platforms: C#/.NET, Python, Java, Node.js, TypeScript
Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium
API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, Swagger/OpenAPI
CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Version Control: Git

Education
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred

Nice to Have
Experience building QA automation frameworks from the ground up
Experience working in utility, energy, or regulated industries
Exposure to microservices and distributed system testing
Familiarity with accessibility, security, and performance testing practices