We are looking for an experienced
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of
web and mobile-based SaaS applications
.

This position will initially serve as the primary QA Engineer within a small project team, working closely with
Software Developers, Product Managers, Manual QA Engineers, and Automation Engineers
to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies.

The ideal candidate has strong experience across the
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
, including test planning, manual and automated testing, database validation, defect management, and risk-based testing. This role also offers the opportunity to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior QA professionals and potentially evolve into a
QA Lead or Manager
position.

Responsibilities

• 
  Define and implement comprehensive
  risk-based testing strategies
  for assigned software projects.
• 
  Develop detailed
  test plans, test cases, testing procedures, and quality assurance strategies
  .
• 
  Execute functional testing and document test results accurately.
• 
  Manage testing schedules and track QA progress across multiple projects in fast-paced development environments.
• 
  Identify potential quality risks and implement appropriate
  risk mitigation strategies
  .
• 
  Analyze, document, track, and report software defects throughout the development lifecycle.
• 
  Maintain accurate documentation of
  defects, testing results, project metrics, and QA activities
  .
• 
  Communicate testing status, risks, blockers, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
• 
  Perform testing of
  multi-tiered, web-based, mobile, and SaaS applications
  .
• 
  Validate application functionality at the
  database level
  , including writing and executing database queries.
• 
  Collaborate with
  Test Automation Engineers
  to identify opportunities for increasing automation coverage and testing efficiency.
• 
  Contribute to the development and maintenance of
  automated tests
  when appropriate.
• 
  Work with functional and performance/load testing tools to validate application quality and scalability.
• 
  Collaborate closely with Software Engineering, Product Management, and QA teams throughout the
  SDLC
  .
• 
  Participate in
  Agile/Scrum ceremonies
  and support continuous delivery of high-quality software.
• 
  Troubleshoot complex application issues and assist engineering teams with root cause identification.
• 
  Drive continuous improvements across
  QA processes, testing methodologies, tools, and infrastructure
  .
• 
  Mentor and train junior QA Engineers on technical concepts, testing methodologies, and QA best practices.
• 
  Participate in software development and testing process improvement initiatives.

Requisitos

• 
  6+ years of experience
  in Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Product Development, or related roles.
• 
  Strong experience across the complete
  Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  , from requirements analysis through production release and post-release support.
• 
  Significant experience testing
  multi-tiered, web-based, SaaS, and/or mobile applications
  .
• 
  Strong hands-on experience with
  manual and functional software testing
  .
• 
  Proven experience creating comprehensive
  test plans, test strategies, test cases, procedures, and testing documentation
  .
• 
  Experience with
  risk-based testing methodologies
  .
• 
  Experience with
  functional and/or performance/load testing tools
  .
• 
  Experience with
  test automation tools and frameworks
  ; hands-on knowledge of
  Selenium
  is highly desirable.
• 
  Experience testing
  database-driven applications
  .
• 
  Ability to write and execute
  SQL/database queries
  for testing and data validation.
• 
  Experience with
  defect tracking, reporting, and QA metrics
  .
• 
  Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• 
  Experience working with
  Agile software development methodologies
  is highly desirable.
• 
  Experience collaborating with Software Development, Product Management, Manual QA, and Automation teams.
• 
  Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to
  junior QA Engineers
  .
• 
  Experience participating in or leading
  QA and software development process improvement initiatives
  .
• 
  Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• 
  Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• 
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 
  Bachelor’s degree in
  Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology
  , or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 
  Strong hands-on experience with
  Selenium
  .
• 
  Experience with
  test automation development
  .
• 
  Experience with
  performance and load testing
  .
• 
  Previous experience testing enterprise
  SaaS platforms
  .
• 
  Experience acting as a
  QA Lead or technical mentor
  within testing teams.
• 
  Experience working in fast-paced environments with aggressive release schedules.