QA Test Engineer

QA Test Engineer   Salary: $78,750-$105,000   Benefits include:   Paid vacation, holiday and sick time Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 401(k)/profit sharing a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer (QE) to join our QA team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in manual testing, excellent test design skills, and the ability to think critically about product quality. This role requires someone who can confidently walk through test case scenarios, identify risks, prioritize testing efforts, and develop comprehensive test strategies for new and existing features. While the primary focus is on manual testing excellence, the successful candidate should also have the ability to leverage automation where it provides value and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute manual testing activities to ensure the quality, reliability, and functionality of software products.Analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.Demonstrate strong quality engineering fundamentals by identifying positive, negative, boundary, and edge-case test scenarios for a given feature.Prioritize test cases based on business impact, risk, and release timelines.Identify, document, track, and validate defects while working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve testability.Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Provide clear, concise, and actionable test status reports and quality assessments.Contribute to test automation efforts as needed, identifying opportunities where automation can improve coverage and efficiency.Mentor junior testers and promote testing best practices across the team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on manual testing.Demonstrated expertise in test case design, test planning, and defect management.Strong understanding of quality engineering principles and risk-based testing methodologies.Ability to effectively prioritize testing activities and make sound quality recommendations under tight deadlines.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Proven experience evaluating feature requirements and creating multiple test scenarios to ensure comprehensive coverage.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks.Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent.Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Familiarity with test management and defect-tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.