Senior Software Test Engineer

Applicantz

United States

Remote

USD 75,768 - 80,727

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Quality Test Engineer to join their innovative team. This fully remote role focuses on functional and performance testing, utilizing cutting-edge tools like Playwright and LoadRunner. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Node.js, ensuring optimal application performance. You'll be responsible for designing robust test suites, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and analyzing performance metrics to drive quality improvements. Join a globally recognized leader in technology that values creativity and flexibility, and make a significant impact on high-quality software releases.

Qualifications

6-10 years of experience in software testing, with 3 years in LoadRunner and Playwright.
Strong programming skills in Node.js or Java for performance optimization.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain functional test suites using Playwright for high-quality releases.
Execute performance testing strategies using LoadRunner for large-scale applications.

Skills

Playwright

LoadRunner

Performance Engineering

Node.js

Java

Job description

This range is provided by Applicantz. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $58.60/hr

This is a fully remote role, work to be done in PST hours.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Test Engineer / SDET to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in both Functional (Playwright) and Performance (LoadRunner) testing, with strong proficiency in Playwright for automation and LoadRunner (DevWeb / TrueClient protocol) for performance testing. Additionally, a solid understanding of Node.js and its impact on application performance is crucial for success in this role.

Must-Have Skills:

Playwright – Strong hands-on experience on TypeScript based Playwright functional Automation
LoadRunner – Strong hands-on experience with LoadRunner (DevWeb/TrueClient protocols preferred)
Performance Engineering – End-to-end experience in performance testing, analysis, and optimization
Node.js or Java – Solid programming experience in either Node.js or Java, with the ability to understand and optimize application performance

Requirements:

Overall experience: 6-10 years in the software industry
LoadRunner experience: 3 years
Playwright experience: 3 years
Node.js: 3 years

Responsibilities:

Functional Test Automation:

Design, develop, and maintain robust functional test suites using Playwright to ensure high-quality releases.
Build and scale automated UI and API test coverage for web applications.
Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Performance Testing:

Design and execute performance testing strategies for complex, large-scale applications.
Utilize LoadRunner (DevWeb/TrueClient protocols) to simulate various load scenarios and assess system behavior under different conditions.
Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide actionable insights for optimization.
Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Playwright and LoadRunner, leveraging their full capabilities for both functional and performance testing needs.
Also demonstrate expert-level proficiency in LoadRunner and JMeter to conduct performance tests, analyze results, and provide actionable insights for optimization.

Node.js Expertise:

Possess a deep understanding of Node.js and its performance characteristics.
Collaborate with development teams to optimize Node.js applications for responsiveness and scalability.
Work closely with developers, quality engineers, and system architects to ensure test strategies align with system design and performance expectations.
Participate in planning and design discussions to advocate for quality and performance early in the development lifecycle.

Monitoring and Analysis:

Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance in real-time.
Analyze logs, metrics, and test results to generate detailed performance reports for stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and frameworks.
Stay up to date with emerging testing trends and advocate for best practices in test automation and performance engineering.

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.

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