Senior Software Test Engineer

Blue Line Search Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible hours

PTO & parental leave

Mentoring growth

Job summary

Blue Line Search Group is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer in Richmond, VA for a hybrid, full-time position. You will lead quality across our product suite, designing test strategies and building automated tests while mentoring others on the team.

Requirements include 5+ years of hands-on QA, programming in Python/JavaScript/Java, and experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, plus API testing tools and Agile workflows. AWS/Azure/GCP and ISTQB are nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on QA and software testing experience.
• Programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and API testing tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical teammates.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain automated tests using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Design test plans and test cases based on product requirements and user workflows.
• Log, track, and verify bug fixes in Jira (Project Management Software).
• Run regression testing before releases and after bug fixes.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines with engineers.
• Mentor junior QA analysts and share testing best practices across the team.
• Identify performance issues and security gaps through targeted testing.

Skills

QA experience

Python/JS/Java

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman/REST API testing

Job description

Senior Software Test Engineer

[Company] | Richmond, VA (Hybrid) | Full-Time

About Us

[Company] builds cloud-based solutions that help businesses work smarter. We're a collaborative team focused on learning, quality, and shipping products that users love. If you want to grow your skills while making an impact, we'd like to meet you.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer to lead quality across our product suite. You'll design test strategies, build automated tests, and work with developers, product managers, and designers to catch issues early. This is a hands-on role where you'll both write tests and mentor others on the team.

What You'll Do

• Write and maintain automated tests using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Design test plans and test cases based on product requirements and user workflows.
• Log, track, and verify bug fixes in Jira (Project Management Software).
• Run regression testing before releases and after bug fixes.
• Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with engineers.
• Mentor junior QA analysts and share testing best practices across the team.
• Identify performance issues and security gaps through targeted testing.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of hands-on quality assurance and software testing experience.
• Programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teammates.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of performance testing and security testing methods.
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Flexible hours and remote work options.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Opportunities to grow your testing skills and mentor others.

Diversity and Inclusion

[Company] is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We provide equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.