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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
United States
Full Time
1 hour ago
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Key skills
Azure
JavaScript
Jenkins
SDLC
TypeScript
AI
Claude
Playwright
Integration Testing
GitHub Actions
Azure DevOps
Postman
Git
GitHub
Version Control
Jira
CI/CD
Leadership
Mentoring
Product Management
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Develop comprehensive understanding of the Next Platform application, its architecture, and business workflows
Master K-1 partnership and S-corporation tax forms, tax processing rules, and related financial documents
Understand and articulate complex tax domain concepts to guide testing strategy and prioritization
Serve as the quality authority for application functionality, user workflows, and business requirements
Collaborate with Product Management to ensure requirements are testable and complete
Identify gaps in requirements and advocate for clarity before development begins
Perform sophisticated manual testing for complex scenarios, new features, and critical business workflows
Design and execute exploratory testing sessions to uncover edge cases and usability issues
Conduct deep-dive testing of integrations with external tax systems and data sources
Validate document processing accuracy, including PDF generation and tax form calculations
Test complex user journeys end-to-end to ensure seamless experience
Design, architect, and implement comprehensive test automation frameworks using Playwright as the primary E2E and API testing framework
Leverage Claude Code (AI-assisted development) to accelerate test case generation, maintain test suites, and improve overall automation output
Lead the integration of Playwright-based automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment validation
Establish Playwright and Claude Code best practices, coding standards, and reusable patterns for the QA team
Drive the adoption of shift-left testing practices across development teams, using Claude Code to generate and validate tests early in the SDLC
Build reusable Playwright test libraries, page object models, and utilities to accelerate automation development
Evaluate and integrate additional testing tools and technologies as needed to complement the Playwright + Claude Code foundation
Define and implement QA strategies aligned with Next Platform goals and timelines
Conduct risk-based regression analysis and establish testing priorities for releases
Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for functional, regression, integration, API, and security testing
Leverage AI tools and techniques for requirements analysis, test case generation, and quality validation
Establish quality metrics and KPIs to measure testing effectiveness
Lead testing efforts for complex features and system integrations
Provide technical guidance on test architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies
Champion quality throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Influence engineering decisions with a quality-first perspective
Design and execute sophisticated test scenarios for end-to-end (E2E), API, and integration testing
Balance automation and manual testing based on feature complexity, risk, and return on investment
Identify, document, and track defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and thorough root cause analysis
Collaborate with development teams to reproduce complex issues and validate fixes
Work with Production Support to improve bug response times and establish proactive monitoring strategies
Apply application knowledge to assess defect severity and business impact accurately
Mentor and guide QA team members in automation development, manual testing techniques, and domain knowledge acquisition
Lead technical discussions and code reviews for test automation
Share expertise across the team through documentation, training sessions, and pair testing/programming
Act as a QA representative in cross-functional meetings, providing insights on quality metrics and risk mitigation
Foster a whole-team approach to quality across the organization
Build and maintain comprehensive test case repositories for the Next Platform
Organize test cases systematically to support efficient regression testing and release planning
Ensure test documentation is current, comprehensive, and accessible to the team
Establish traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
Generate detailed test reports and communicate results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
Monitor and analyze testing metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Provide visibility into quality status and testing progress through dashboards and regular updates
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in QA or Quality Engineering roles
3+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks
Strong foundation in manual testing with ability to design and execute complex test scenarios
Proven track record of becoming a subject matter expert on applications and business domains
Experience leading testing efforts for complex applications
Experience mentoring and guiding team members in testing practices and automation
Expert-level proficiency in Playwright for E2E, API, and integration test automation — this is our primary automation framework
Hands-on experience with Claude Code (AI-assisted development) for test case generation, test maintenance, and automation acceleration
Strong programming skills in TypeScript or JavaScript, aligned with our Playwright + Claude Code stack
Strong manual testing skills with ability to design comprehensive test cases and execute exploratory testing
Deep understanding of API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Playwright API testing, Postman, REST Assured)
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design patterns, and best practices
Ability to quickly learn complex business domains and become a subject matter expert
Proficiency with Jira for defect tracking, test case management, and project coordination
Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub) including branching strategies and code review practices
Experience working with JSON and XML data formats
Solid understanding of software architecture and system design principles
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven leadership abilities with experience influencing without direct authority
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while driving independent initiatives
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with strong ownership mentality and accountability for outcomes
Strategic thinker who can balance long-term quality goals with immediate delivery needs
Tech Stack
Azure
JavaScript
Jenkins
SDLC
TypeScript
Benefits
Unlimited Vacation Policy + Sick Time
Fully Remote Opportunity
Benefits/401K
Growing Startup Culture
Unlimited Vacation Policy + Sick Time + Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Remote Opportunity
Healthcare Benefits and 401K
Growing Startup Culture
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