Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual + Automation)

NextGen Coding Company is a U.S.-based software engineering firm delivering enterprise platforms, AI systems, automation tools, and data infrastructure for clients across various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer capable of owning the full quality assurance lifecycle across complex software projects, requiring both manual and automated testing expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Own the complete quality assurance lifecycle across client projects
• Design and execute manual test plans and structured regression testing
• Build and maintain automated test suites for critical workflows
• Test web applications, APIs, and backend systems
• Validate feature functionality against acceptance criteria
• Identify edge cases, performance issues, and system failures
• Work closely with developers to diagnose and resolve defects
• Document reproducible bugs with clear steps and technical context
• Participate in sprint reviews, release readiness checks, and client demos
• Provide QA reporting and testing summaries during client-facing meetings
• Ensure stable production releases through rigorous testing procedures

Requirements:

• 7+ years professional experience in software quality assurance
• Experience with both manual testing and automated testing frameworks
• Strong background in regression testing for production systems
• Experience testing modern web applications and APIs
• Experience working in client-facing consulting or product environments
• Ability to independently create test strategies and testing documentation
• Strong debugging and analytical problem-solving skills
• Comfortable collaborating directly with engineering teams and stakeholders
• Candidates should be comfortable testing systems built with technologies such as: Frontend - React, Next.js, modern web frameworks; Backend - REST APIs, Python or Node.js services; Data - PostgreSQL and relational databases, data pipelines and integrations; Automation - Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, automated regression testing frameworks; Infrastructure - cloud-hosted systems (AWS / GCP / Azure), CI/CD deployment pipelines
• Experienced QA professional with exposure to multiple production software systems
• Able to independently design comprehensive test plans
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Comfortable identifying edge cases and system vulnerabilities
• Able to communicate clearly with engineers, delivery managers, and clients
• Comfortable operating within fast-moving consulting environments