Senior Quality Assurance Software Engineer

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Senior QA Software Engineer in New York City to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications. This role involves both automated and manual testing, primarily utilizing Playwright. The successful candidate will design automated test frameworks, conduct comprehensive testing, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams.

The position requires at least 5 years of experience in test automation, with expertise in web application testing. The firm offers competitive compensation in the range of $103,000 – $150,000 and comprehensive benefits including generous PTO and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test automation and framework design using Playwright.
• Solid understanding of web application testing including cross-browser validation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm-specific applications after orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Perform manual testing where automation is not feasible.
• Document and track defects while collaborating on resolutions.

Skills

Test automation frameworks (Playwright)

Web application testing

Analytical and critical-thinking skills

Collaboration in agile teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Job description

Position Summary

Senior QA Software Engineer – Practice Engineering, Innovation Department. The role focuses on ensuring quality, reliability, and performance of software applications through automated and manual testing, primarily using Playwright and comparable platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright or other industry‑standard platforms.
• Expand test coverage across UI, API, and integration layers.
• Perform manual and exploratory testing where automation is not feasible.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Document, track, and triage defects; collaborate with developers on resolution.
• Ensure test environments, data, and reporting are reliable and reusable.
• Contribute to QA best practices, coding standards, and reusable test components.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define acceptance criteria and quality metrics.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of direct experience designing frameworks using Playwright or other test automation platforms.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation at Cooley LLP.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills in day‑to‑day tasks.
• Solid understanding of web application testing, including cross‑browser validation.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in agile teams.
• Experience with performance testing.
• Strong understanding of web and API testing, including cross‑browser validation and scalability considerations.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and agile development practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar test automation platforms.

Competencies

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Ability to balance best practices with business objectives.
• Track record of excellent decision‑making, integrity, and collaboration with IS management and business professionals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under high pressure with tight schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to interact well with all levels of business professionals.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ambitious and motivated team player.
• Capable of grasping new concepts quickly and without prior experience.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to coordinate with several teams to achieve objectives.
• Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively managing multiple tasks.
• Professional demeanor.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with an annual pay range of $103,000 – $150,000, depending on geography, experience, and skills. Benefits include medical, health savings account, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, generous parental leave, and fertility benefits are also provided. A detailed benefit orientation is offered to new employees.

Cooley offers fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.