Develop, implement, and manage the QA strategy for features and releases across web, mobile, and API platforms
Create and maintain automated test suites covering end-to-end workflows (UI and API) and regression testing using modern frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, etc.)
Automate API testing, including contract tests, integration tests, and fuzzing for REST/GraphQL endpoints and webhooks
Conduct performance, load, and scalability testing using tools like JMeter, k6, or equivalents
Lead security-focused testing for features that handle sensitive data
Produce comprehensive test plans, acceptance criteria, QA tickets, and test cases; triage defects and validate fixes across different environments
Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable execution, reduce flakiness, and provide fast feedback on pull requests
Collaborate with SRE and DevOps teams to collect telemetry, logs, and metrics for observability and post-release validation
Analyze production incidents, contribute to post-mortems, and suggest corrective actions
Mentor and coach other QA engineers, promoting best practices such as exploratory testing, shift-left testing, and effective test data management
Define release gating criteria and support Product/Engineering leadership in making go/no-go decisions.

Minimum 8 years of QA experience in product or SaaS environments
Strong expertise in front-end (UI) and API automation (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST-assured, Postman/Newman)
Experience with performance/load testing tools (k6, JMeter, Gatling, or similar)
Familiarity with CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and integrating tests into pipelines
Proficient in scripting or programming (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java)
Knowledge of web and mobile testing approaches, including responsive design, cross-browser testing, and device emulators
Experience with authentication/authorization flows, encryption, and third-party identity integrations
Skilled in writing clear test plans, producing reproducible bug reports, and communicating trade-offs with stakeholders
Comfortable in Agile environments and working with tools like Jira and Confluence
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence engineers, product managers, and leadership.

Senior Principal QA Engineer

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