Quality Assurance Engineer

QA Engineer
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (hybrid)
Pay: $90,000 - 110,000

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to lead test strategy, execution, and automation efforts across complex systems. This role requires a strong balance of hands-on testing, automation expertise, and analytical problem-solving to ensure high-quality, scalable software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for both manual and automated testing
• Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks using modern tools and best practices
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Conduct API testing and debugging to validate system integrations and data flows
• Analyze application logs and system behavior using monitoring tools to identify root causes of defects
• Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using defect management tools
• Continuously improve QA processes, test coverage, and automation efficiency

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in test planning and execution (manual and automated)
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript) for test automation
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript for scripting and test development
• Experience with API testing and debugging tools (e.g., Fiddler)
• Familiarity with log analysis and monitoring tools such as Kibana
• Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify edge cases
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build processes
• Knowledge of performance or security testing methodologies is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• High test coverage across critical workflows
• Reduced defect leakage into production
• Scalable and maintainable automation framework
• Clear, actionable defect reporting and communication