Senior QA Engineer Job New York New York USA,Quality Assurance

Location: New York

Fulltime Permanent We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to lead quality engineering efforts across our applications and platforms, with a strong focus on automation strategy, scalable test frameworks, and release quality. This role will partner closely with product managers, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to drive test planning, improve automation coverage, mentor team members, and ensure high-quality releases across complex business and technical workflows.

Hybrid 3 days onsite at NYC, NY
Fulltime Permanent We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to lead quality engineering efforts across our applications and platforms, with a strong focus on automation strategy, scalable test frameworks, and release quality. This role will partner closely with product managers, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to drive test planning, improve automation coverage, mentor team members, and ensure high-quality releases across complex business and technical workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Lead test strategy, planning, and execution across functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing
Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and suites
Define automation standards, best practices, and quality gates across the SDLC
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster release cycles
Review product requirements and technical designs to ensure strong testability and risk coverage
Perform targeted manual testing for complex, high-risk, and exploratory scenarios where automation is not sufficient
Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently
Drive validation of APIs, data flows, integrations, and downstream system impacts
Mentor junior QA engineers and promote strong testing discipline across the team
Provide clear reporting on testing progress, release readiness, risks, and quality metrics
Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and release confidence

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including significant hands‑on automation experience
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, defect lifecycle, and SDLC/STLC processes
Proven experience building and scaling automation frameworks for web, API, and integration testing
Strong experience with tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, or similar technologies
Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Type Script
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices
Experience testing complex enterprise applications, integrations, and data‑driven workflows
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail
Experience using Jira or similar defect and test management platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence quality practices across teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading QA efforts for large‑scale or enterprise platforms
Experience with Salesforce, Workday, or other enterprise application ecosystems
Experience with SQL, data validation, and backend testing approaches
Experience with performance, accessibility, and visual testing tools
Experience mentoring junior team members and driving QA maturity
Familiarity with Agile delivery models and release governance practices

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