Sr. Software Test Engineer

Innovation Associates, Inc.• US,

10h•$70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Sr. Software Test Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of software products through a combination of hands-on testing, test automation, and modern quality engineering practices. This role is responsible for leading testing efforts across complex systems, with a strong emphasis on automation-first strategies, CI/CD integration, and data-driven testing approaches. While manual testing remains important for validating complex and real-world scenarios, the primary focus is on building scalable, maintainable automated test solutions. The Sr. Software Test Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle and leverages modern tools, including GenAI, to improve test efficiency, coverage, and insight generation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software testing with strong emphasis on test automation and quality engineering practices
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured, or similar)
Experience with API testing and integration validation
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Familiarity with modern architectures (microservices, APIs, distributed systems)
Experience leveraging GenAI tools to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness
Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and Agile methodologies
Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans based on project requirements and specifications
Define risk-based testing approaches and ensure appropriate coverage across functional and integration layers
Contribute to shift-left and shift-right testing practices, including early validation and production feedback
Design, develop, and execute test cases and automated test scripts for functional, integration, and end-to-end validation
Perform targeted manual testing for complex, high-risk, and real-world scenarios where automation is not sufficient
Validate API, data flows, and system integrations to ensure end-to-end reliability
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites across UI, API, and backend layers
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback
Drive an automation-first mindset, reducing reliance on repetitive manual testing
Identify and implement opportunities to improve test coverage, execution speed, and reliability
Leverage GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to accelerate test case creation, test data generation, and defect analysis
Utilize modern testing tools and frameworks to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability of test assets
Document test cases, results, and defects clearly and systematically
Perform root cause analysis and partner with development teams to prevent defect recurrence
Track and report quality metrics such as defect trends, coverage, and test effectiveness
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align on quality goals and priorities
Advocate for quality-first and testability best practices across the team
Communicate test progress, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders
Continuously enhance testing processes, frameworks, and quality engineering practices
Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and testability improvements
Mentor junior team members in automation and modern testing practices