Senior QA Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Priority’s fintech platform through automation-first testing strategies. This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable test frameworks for APIs and backend services while partnering closely with engineering and product teams to deliver high-quality releases. The position requires strong automation expertise, system-level thinking, and the ability to translate requirements into effective test coverage. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing practices, increase automation coverage, and promote a culture of quality across the organization.
Requirements
- Minimum 6-8 years of professional experience in software quality assurance with focus on Automation testing using Selenium
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks.
- Experience testing REST APIs and backend services.
- Strong SQL skills with ability to analyze complex queries.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, ALM, Bugzilla).
- Experience with integration, regression, and functional testing.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Playwright or similar modern automation frameworks.
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial systems.
- Experience testing batch processing and data pipelines.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience or interest in AI-assisted development and testing tools.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of software releases.
- Design and maintain automated tests for APIs and backend services.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies.
- Write and maintain automated test suites.
- Perform API, integration, regression, and functional testing.
- Collaborate with developers to understand system architecture and requirements.
- Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
- Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and release activities.
- Ensure proper validation of new features before production release.
- Contribute to improvements in QA processes, automation coverage, and testing tools.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure quality outcomes.
- Document testing approaches and test coverage for new functionality.
- Help promote a culture of quality across engineering teams.
Benefits
- Bonus programs
- 401(k) match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- HSA and FSA options
- Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
- Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
- Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)
- 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one
- Education expense reimbursement
- Leadership development programs
- Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
