Sr. QA Engineer - Hybrid NYC

We're seeking a Senior QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience leading quality assurance initiatives for enterprise applications and platforms. This role is responsible for defining QA strategy, driving automation efforts, improving testing processes, and leading QA activities across the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in test automation, API validation, Agile delivery, and modern application stacks including C#/.NET, Python, Java, and Node.js/Type Script. This individual will work closely with engineering, product, and Dev Ops teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring QA engineers and establishing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end QA efforts across multiple projects and Agile teams

Define and implement QA strategies, standards, and best practices

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks

Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, API, and performance testing activities

Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to ensure testability and quality throughout development

Review requirements and technical designs to identify risks, gaps, and test coverage needs

Drive automation initiatives for applications developed in:

C#/.NET

Python

Java

Node.js/Type Script

Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and release readiness activities

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

Monitor test execution metrics and provide reporting on quality trends and release status

Mentor and guide QA engineers on automation, testing methodologies, and quality standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes and tooling

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation

3+ years of experience leading QA teams or QA initiatives

Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks and testing tools

Experience testing enterprise applications built with C#/.NET, Python, Java, or Node.js/Type Script

Strong experience with API testing and backend validation

Experience implementing automated testing within CI/CD environments

Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, SDLC, and QA methodologies

Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or Test Rail

Strong SQL and database testing experience

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud environments such as Azure or Google Cloud

Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or k6

Experience leading QA efforts for large-scale enterprise or customer-facing systems

ISTQB or related QA certifications preferred

Technical Skills

Languages/Platforms: C#/.NET, Python, Java, Node.js, Type Script

Automation Tools:
Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium

API Testing:
Postman, REST Assured, Swagger/OpenAPI

CI/CD Tools:
Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI/CD

Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL

Version Control:
Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred

Nice to Have

Experience building QA automation frameworks from the ground up

Experience working in utility, energy, or regulated industries

Exposure to microservices and distributed system testing

Familiarity with accessibility, security, and performance testing practices

We're seeking a Senior QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience leading quality assurance initiatives for enterprise applications and platforms. This role is responsible for defining QA strategy, driving automation efforts, improving testing processes, and leading QA activities across the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in test automation, API validation, Agile delivery, and modern application stacks including C#/.NET, Python, Java, and Node.js/Type Script. This individual will work closely with engineering, product, and Dev Ops teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring QA engineers and establishing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA efforts across multiple projects and Agile teams
• Define and implement QA strategies, standards, and best practices
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks
• Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, API, and performance testing activities
• Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to ensure testability and quality throughout development
• Review requirements and technical designs to identify risks, gaps, and test coverage needs
• Drive automation initiatives for applications developed in:
  • C#/.NET
  • Python
  • Java
  • Node.js/Type Script
• Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and release readiness…