QA Engineer

Nlign; Blue Ash, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NLign Analytics in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a quality assurance engineer with experience testing Windows desktop and browser-based applications. You will perform manual and automated testing, design and maintain test plans, and collaborate with developers throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure quality.

The role emphasizes strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and ongoing improvements to QA processes.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, documenting, and executing test plans and cases.
• Proven ability to manage regression test execution and defect tracking.
• Experience with manual and automated testing across desktop and web apps.
• Familiarity with API testing and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance for all new software development, impacted functionality, and existing functionality.
• Fulfill NLign product quality by tracking defects reported by internal users and customers.
• Perform regression, integration, automation, stress, and performance testing.
• Maintain familiarity with all features of the NLign product suite.
• Produce and maintain testing documentation.
• Verify implemented features adhere to requirements specifications.
• Execute Release Test Plan during software releases and sprint cycles.
• Create and maintain comprehensive automation tests for desktop and web apps.
• Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, test coverage, and automation.
• Maintain and improve automated test suites throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test planning

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Tools

Python

Playwright

SQL

Postman

Git

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Description

About the Company:

NLign Analytics is a rapidly growing aerospace and defense technology organization dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that solve complex customer challenges. Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company brings together a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technology professionals focused on delivering meaningful impact through advanced technology.

NLign software supports military maintenance organizations and major commercial aircraft manufacturers by improving aircraft safety, reliability, production efficiency, and cost reduction. As part of the NLign team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to technology that is transforming how organizations leverage inspection, maintenance, and manufacturing data.

The Position:

NLign Analytics is looking for a quality assurance engineer with previous experience testing a Windows software product and web application. The ideal candidate is passionate about software quality, has experience with both manual and automated testing, and enjoys collaborating with developers throughout the software development lifecycle. The candidate must also demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills as interaction with management and the development team will be constant.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality assurance for all new software development, impacted functionality, and existing functionality.
• Fulfill NLign product quality by tracking defects reported by internal users and customers
• Performing various types of testing, including regression/integration, automation, stress, and performance testing.
• Maintain familiarity with all existing and new features of the NLign product suite.
• Produce and Maintain testing documentation.
• Verify implemented features adhere to requirements specifications.
• Execute Release Test Plan during software releases and end of sprint cycles.
• Create and maintain comprehensive automation tests for both desktop and web applications
• Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, test coverage, and automation.
• Maintain and improve automated test suites throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a software quality engineer utilizing both manual and automated testing practices
• Experience testing Windows desktop applications and browser-based web applications
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, performance, and backward compatibility testing
• Experience using AI to supplement software product testing.

Programming & Automation

• Professional experience with Python
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test suites
• Experience with Playwright Automation
• Understanding of automation frameworks
• Experience using the Page Object Model (POM) or similar design patterns

Testing & Validation

• Experience designing, documenting, and executing test plans and test cases
• Strong experience managing regression test execution
• Experience performing exploratory testing
• Experience validating end-to-end customer workflows
• Experience validating API responses, authentication, and error handling
• Experience verifying application data stored in relational databases

Software Development Process

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Experience participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Experience collaborating with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Experience using Git, including pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and merge conflict resolution
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects and fixes
• Promote quality best practices and continuous improvement across QA processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing SQL queries for test validation
• Experience testing REST APIs using toolssuch as Bruno, Postman, or similar
• Experience with Squish for Qt automation
• Experience testing Qt desktop applications
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Testiny, or similar development and test management tools
• Familiarity with AI-assisted developmenttools such as Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar AI coding assistants

Required Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.
• Ability to hold yourself accountable for your work and the goals set for the department.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to independently investigate complex software issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Passion for software quality and continuous improvement
• Desire to mentor teammates and share testing best practices
• Ability to understand the customer perspective as defined by their unique use cases.
• Passion and drive for technical aptitude.
• Passion to provide quality software.