Sr. QA Engineer

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Location: Remote, in the US

Exciting Future Opportunities – Express Your Interest Today!

Please note: This is not an active job opening, but a way to connect with talented individuals who have the skills we may need in the near future.

At BDA, we’re always looking ahead. While we don’t have an immediate position available, we want to proactively build a pool of candidates who are passionate about our mission and excited by the chance to work with us. By applying now, you’ll be among the first to know when a relevant opportunity arises—especially if your resume matches the ideal skills and qualifications for a role we open. We’ll prioritize reaching out to you directly if your experience aligns with our future needs.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in the following skillsets, and we’re grateful for your interest. Your responses to the questions in our application process will help us better understand your unique skills and potential fit for future roles, including any specific location requirements that may come up. This process allows us to identify the right people quickly when a new role becomes available.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your information with us. We look forward to learning more about you and will reach out directly when a suitable role opens up!

Senior QA Engineer - Role Overview

If we were to be seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automation testing, with the ability to set up automation testing environments from the ground up. While the role will primarily focus on manual testing in the short term, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in laying the foundation for future test automation initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Perform thorough functional, regression, and user acceptance testing
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using bug tracking tools
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Set up and maintain test environments for various projects
• Design and implement test automation frameworks and scripts for future use
• Analyze test results to ensure existing functionality and recommend corrective action
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies
• Mentor junior QA team members and promote best practices in software testing
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging testing technologies

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on manual testing
• Proven experience in setting up automation testing environments from scratch
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience with test case design, execution, and defect tracking
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team player who contributes positively to company culture
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving

Detailed Skillset

Manual Testing

• Expert-level proficiency in creating and executing manual test cases
• Experience with exploratory testing techniques
• Strong understanding of various testing types (e.g., functional, regression, integration, system)
• Familiarity with usability and user acceptance testing

Test Automation

• Experience setting up automation testing environments from the ground up
• Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with automated tests

Tools & Technologies

• Proficiency in using test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI)

Database & SQL

• Basic understanding of database concepts and SQL queries for test data management

Performance & Security Testing

• Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
• Basic understanding of security testing principles

Additional Skills

• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with mobile testing (iOS and Android)
• Knowledge of accessibility testing principles

Nice-to-Have Skills

• ISTQB certification or equivalent
• Experience with cloud testing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)

Why Express Your Interest Now?

At BDA, we’re always looking ahead and planning for the future. By joining our talent pool, you’ll be the first to know about any upcoming opportunities as we expand in our Full Stack Dev needs. If we reach out to you, it'll be your chance to get in on the ground floor and be a key player in our growth strategy.

Hot to get a First Shot at an Opportunity with Us:

If you’re excited about the possibility of working with BDA and believe you have the skills and experience to help us succeed in the above noted skillsets we might seek, we encourage you to apply! Submit your resume. If you have a LinkedIn profile, or some other Business Networking profile which would give us additional information about you, please include that link in your application for us.

We look forward to connecting with talented professionals like you and exploring the possibilities together!