Lead QA Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, write, and implement test plans for new features spanning web, API, and backend systems.

• Build and sustain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test suites for a stack utilizing TypeScript and Python.

• Execute regression and performance testing prior to significant releases.

• Detect, document, and confirm bugs in collaboration with engineers.

• Take ownership of and enhance the test automation framework.

• Incorporate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• Assess APIs and their load behavior using tools like Postman or k6.

• Enhance observability through logging, alerts, and dashboards.

• Work alongside Product and Engineering teams to comprehend workflows and pinpoint high-risk areas.

• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes.

• Record and standardize QA processes.

• Engage in code reviews, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in Quality Assurance, test automation, or software testing.

• Proficiency in Python programming.

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, or Jest.

• Familiarity with Python testing frameworks such as PyTest or unittest.

• Experience in testing REST/GraphQL APIs and conducting end-to-end web application testing.

• Understanding of software development lifecycles, Git, and CI/CD processes, including GitHub Actions, Render, or similar platforms.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Nice to have: experience in testing AI/ML systems, data pipelines, or model outputs.

• Nice to have: knowledge of Temporal, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, or FastAPI.

• Nice to have: experience in performance or security testing.

• Nice to have: prior experience in a startup environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• $80K–$130K base salary range