Senior QA Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +22 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop thorough, detailed, and well-organized test plans and test cases.

• Assess tickets (bugs, enhancements, new features) and other technical documentation to participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Create, execute, troubleshoot, and perform both manual and automated tests using frameworks like Playwright.

• Strategize and construct automated testing frameworks that align with development workflows, deciding what to automate (regression tests, API endpoints, critical user flows) and the appropriate timing for running specific tests.

• Estimate, prioritize, plan, coordinate, and execute quality testing activities.

• Work closely with cross-functional scrum teams and liaise with the larger organization.

• Uphold best practices in all tasks, including meaningful test coverage and a focus on maintainability.

• Mentor junior QA team members and promote quality standards.

• Design and uphold test data strategies, which include generating hundreds of thousands of Salesforce records for performance testing, managing data versions, and ensuring pristine test environments.

• Formulate and implement performance testing strategies to pinpoint system bottlenecks, load capacities, and optimization possibilities using suitable testing tools.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Cumulus CI, MetaDeploy) to deliver prompt feedback on code modifications and serve as deployment gates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of software testing experience with a proven track record in test automation.

• More than 3 years of testing experience on the Salesforce platform with in-depth knowledge of platform constraints.

• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, especially Playwright.

• Proficient in programming languages relevant to test automation.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes (preferably GitHub Actions, Cumulus CI, MetaDeploy).

• Performance testing experience with applicable tools.

• Experience testing mobile applications through emulators, simulators, or cloud device farms using automation frameworks.

• Ability to manage test data lifecycles and keep test environments in sync with code deployments via version control systems.

• Excellent English communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments, time zones, and remote teams.

• Self-motivated and adaptable: keeps up with testing methodologies, remains calm under pressure, and excels in fast-paced remote settings.

• Bonus: Experience as a Salesforce admin or with Blackthorn products.

🏝️ Benefits

• An exceptional team of intelligent and supportive individuals.

• A profound sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

• Fully remote global team operating from home.

• Stock options available for every employee.

• Flexible work week.

• $400 office stipend.

• Maternity/Paternity leave.

• Assistance with student loan debt.

• Pledge 1% - time off during the year for supporting nonprofits.

• Health insurance contribution (if located in the US).

• Assistance with children's 529 college funds (if located in the US).