Sr. QA Engineer / Local to Philly

A growing technology-driven organization is seeking a QA Engineer to enhance the quality and reliability of its web and API-based applications. This role is perfect for automation-focused professionals who are passionate about quality engineering and building scalable, reusable test frameworks. While the position offers flexibility, Philadelphia-based candidates are preferred due to occasional in-office collaboration.

You'll play a key role in designing and executing automated test strategies across the software development lifecycle, working closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure robust, bug-free releases. Your expertise in Selenium, Java, Python, and Jira will directly impact the stability and performance of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites for web and API testing using Selenium with Java and Python
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements, create test plans, and validate features
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and user story grooming from a QA perspective
• Identify, log, and track bugs using Jira; work cross-functionally to ensure timely resolution
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory testing
• Create and maintain test documentation including test cases, plans, and test coverage reports
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA tools, processes, and best practices
• Ensure high code quality through test automation as part of CI/CD workflows

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Test Automation Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and test scripting in Java and Python
• Proven experience testing web-based and API-based applications
• Familiarity with Jira for defect tracking and agile project management
• Knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience working in agile/scrum teams and participating in sprint-level QA planning
• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test documentation

Nice to Have

• Experience with test frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, or PyTest
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust)
• Familiarity with RESTful API testing using tools like Postman or automated scripts
• Understanding of SQL and database testing
• Background in testing SaaS applications or cloud-based environments

Additional Details

• Location: Hybrid (Philadelphia area candidates preferred)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time (no sponsorship provided)