Senior QA Engineer

Steno

7d • $145,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer with deep experience in test automation and a passion for building quality in from the start. The ideal candidate will have strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills, hands-on experience with Playwright or Selenium, and the ability to analyze complex codebases to identify testing needs. This role involves strategic thinking about test coverage and efficiency, mentoring other engineers, leading quality initiatives, and effective communication across technical and non-technical teams. If you are passionate about quality as a discipline and want to work in an engineering culture that values continuous improvement, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills and hands-on experience with Playwright or Selenium
• Deep understanding of software testing methodologies and when to apply different testing techniques
• Experience with performance testing and system integration testing
• Advanced skills in test automation and continuous integration
• Strong familiarity with SQL, browser dev tools, and web request tools (e.g. Postman)
• Comfort reviewing pull requests to identify risk areas and design targeted regression tests

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of QA experience with demonstrated leadership and strategic planning experience
• Experience leading testing efforts for complex, multi-component systems
• Familiarity with the downsides of both under-engineering and over-engineering, and developed an appreciation for working pragmatically
• Seek clarity, and as much simplicity as the underlying problem domain will allow
• Track record of successfully mentoring team members and driving process improvements
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Realize the real project work happens when the last 20% is being completed -- the handling of edge cases, errors, and interesting scenarios is where the real magic happens

Responsibilities

• Leading QA planning sessions for major features and releases
• Designing and implementing advanced test automation solutions using Playwright and TypeScript
• Conducting code reviews of test scripts and testing-related code
• Performing complex system integration testing and analyzing overall test coverage
• Collaborating with development leads and product managers to integrate quality into the development process
• Contributing to architectural discussions from a testing perspective
• Mentoring junior QA engineers and guiding their growth
• Analyzing quality metrics and driving continuous improvement in QA processes and tooling

Benefits

• Salary - $145,000 - $185,000
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - generous company-sponsored health plans for both employees and dependents, including comprehensive vision & dental
• Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
• Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
• Options of Equity
• Access to a 401k through Guideline
• A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs
• Annual continuing education stipend for books, courses, conferences, and other learning resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed