Senior Software QA Engineer

Qualifyze GmbH; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Annual development budget

Private health care

Job summary

Qualifyze is seeking a Senior Web QA Engineer to lead the quality and performance testing of our web applications. You will drive test strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help deliver reliable software.

With 5+ years in QA, you will mentor juniors, automate tests, and ensure robust acceptance criteria. The role offers hybrid work and competitive compensation within a structured band.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test automation and scripting.
• Experience with manual testing techniques.
• Proven track record of leading QA projects.
• Developing and maintaining test documentation.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and performance testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web applications.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Perform regression, functional and performance testing.
• Work closely with Product Managers to define clear Acceptance Criteria for new features.
• Automate testing processes using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Conduct performance and load testing to ensure scalability.
• Stay current with QA industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium

Playwright

JUnit

Manual testing

QA leadership

Web tech

API testing

Agile methods

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

Git

Postman

SoapUI

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

About Qualifyze,

Founded in 2019, Qualifyze is a leading company in supply chain compliance management in the Life Sciences industry, trusted by over 1,500 pharmaceutical and healthcare companies globally. Our digital suite of solutions connects manufacturers, suppliers, and a global network of more than 250 auditors and quality experts.

With a track record of over 4,500 audits across 85+ countries and the largest and most accurate supplier network and data analytics tools, Qualifyze stands as the all-in-one partner for quality compliance and supply chain risk mitigation in the Life Sciences sector.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our Engineering team. As a Senior Web QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our web applications. You will lead the QA efforts, develop test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. Your expertise in testing methodologies, tools, and best practices will be crucial in driving the testing process and enhancing product reliability.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test casesfor web applications.

• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools.

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to understand requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Perform regression, functional and performance testing.

• Work closely with Product Managers to define clear and testable Acceptance Criteria (ACs) for new features and enhancements.

• Automate testing processes using relevant tools and frameworks to improve efficiency.

• Conduct performance and load testing to ensure application scalability.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in QA methodologies.

Main requirements:

• Strong experience (+5 years) in test automation and scripting, with hands-on expertise in using test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, JUnit.

• Experience with manual testing techniques and methodologies.

• Proven track record of leading QA projects and teams.

• Experience in developing and maintaining test documentation.

• Strong understanding of web technologies and familiarity with web performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner.

• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

• Understanding of API testing and tools such as Postman, SoapUI.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality.

• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, with leadership experience in guiding junior team members.

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools.

• Experience in cloud-based applications and testing in cloud environments.

• Certifications in quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB).

Salary

At Qualifyze, our salary ranges are transparent internally, and we aim to follow a similar approach externally. For this role, we’re happy to share a reference point within the band: the expected salary range is around 50,000 - 60,000€, centered around the median.

Final compensation will depend on experience and performance during the process, with some flexibility within the range.

What do we offer?

• Competitive, annually reviewed compensation package

• Country vacation package that increases with your tenure

• Country specific benefits offering incl. private health care, fitness and meal allowances

• Annual personal development budget to increase your impact

• Hybrid working mode, plus up to 3 months of the year work from anywhere.

• All the best kit and tools to work effectively

• Annual in person all company event and celebration in Europe

• Working with an exceptional team, doing some of the best work of your career

Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process:

We believe in a human-led hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually by our Talent Acquisition team, and neither Talent Acquisition nor Hiring Managers use AI to screen, filter, rank, assess, or make decisions about candidates, including during interviews and assessments. During interviews, AI may be used only to support note-taking and transcription.

All hiring decisions are made by people!

Diversity & Inclusion at Qualifyze:

At Qualifyze we actively support the power of diversity, uniting complementary talents and perspectives to address new challenges. Our collective strengths help us to find innovative solutions and turn difficulties into opportunities.We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and feels heard.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and respect, and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.