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Sr Test Engineer

New York, New York, United StatesOnsiteContractSeniorPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves leading testing activities, mentoring junior QA engineers, and collaborating closely with development and product teams. Key responsibilities include creating test plans and cases, performing manual and automated testing, developing automation frameworks, and conducting various types of testing such as functional, regression, integration, and performance. The engineer will also identify and track defects, participate in requirement analysis, and provide test reports and quality metrics. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 5+ years of experience are required, along with proficiency in test automation tools, programming languages, API testing, and CI/CD tools.

Role Overview
Senior Test Engineer Job Description
A Senior Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing test strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves leadership in testing activities, mentoring junior testers, and collaborating closely with development and product teams.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases
  • Perform manual and automated testing of applications
  • Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
  • Develop and maintain test automation frameworks
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
  • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
  • Participate in requirement analysis and design reviews
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and review their work
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices
  • Provide test reports and quality metrics to management

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 58+ years of experience in software testing/QA
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
  • Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Knowledge of bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • ISTQB or other QA certifications

Key Competencies

  • Leadership and mentoring ability
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Typical Tools & Technologies

  • Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
  • API Testing: Postman, RestAssured
  • CI/CD: Jenkins
  • Version Control: Git
  • Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr
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