[Remote] Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual + Automation)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
Skills
- 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
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