Sr. QA Analyst/Engineer

Dexian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior QA Analyst/Engineer for an onsite role to lead QA strategy and collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design. You will build out test plans, create a QA framework, and ensure quality across a growing SaaS platform in a fast-paced client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in QA/Automation, strong test script development skills, and experience with CI/CD and cloud platforms (GCP).

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of QA experience with testing focus.
• Experience leading software quality assurance and automation initiatives.
• Proficient in creating, executing, and documenting test cases in Agile environments.
• Ability to write efficient, scalable test scripts.
• Experience with performance testing and cross‑browser testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the QA process in collaboration with Engineering and Product teams.
• Integrate QA within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Refine QA processes, tooling, and standards while testing features.
• Design and document QA tests for new features and releases.
• Translate requirements into comprehensive test cases and plans.
• Write and execute repeatable, scalable QA test scripts.
• Conduct manual functional, regression, and smoke tests.
• Validate integrations, APIs, webhooks, and third‑party connections.
• Support release activities with readiness verification in staging, UAT, and production environments.
• Define test scope, coverage, and priorities for each release.
• Manage test data and test environments.

Skills

Automation testing

QA process leadership

Test plan creation

Agile environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

GCP

Jenkins

GitHub

Job description

MUST BE LOCAL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. - ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK IN D.C.

Position Summary

Seeking a Senior QA Analyst/Engineer to join our team of experts and provide top-tier, individualized fundraising guidance directly to our clients. The QA Engineer/Analyst will collaborate closely with the Directors of Engineering and Product to support the ongoing testing of our SaaS platform. This role is ideal for someone passionate about getting in on the ground floor of a new SaaS platform, working with engineering, product, and design to build out test plans, develop a framework for QA testing to meet current and future software needs, and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and define the QA process in collaboration with Engineering and Product teams (30%)


• Determine the best methods for integrating QA within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)


• Refine QA processes, tooling, and standards over time while executing testing activities


• Support the team in designing and documenting QA testing for new features (30%)


• Translate requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria into comprehensive test cases and plans


• Write and execute repeatable, scalable QA test cases for daily testing routines (30%)


• Conduct manual functional, regression, and smoke tests across various features to support development


• Perform cross-browser, responsive, and compatibility testing


• Validate integrations, APIs, webhooks, and third-party connections


• Support release activities by sign‑off on release readiness and verification in staging, UAT, and production environments (10%)


• Define test scope, coverage, and priorities for each release


• Assist in managing test data and test environments

Required Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience as a QA Engineer and/or Analyst


• Proven experience leading software quality assurance with a focus on automation testing


• Skilled in creating, executing, and documenting test cases and result sets within an agile environment


• Ability to write efficient and scalable test scripts


• Experience with performance testing practices


• Hands‑on experience working within Commercial Cloud Platforms, such as GCP


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with development teams to execute test cases aligned with development efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming skills in languages such as JavaScript or Python for writing scalable test scripts


• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) and their integration with automated testing


• Direct experience working within GCP environments

Why This Opportunity May Be Appealing

This role offers the chance to be a key part of a growing platform within a collaborative and innovative environment. You will work with a dedicated team committed to professional excellence, supporting a fast‑paced organization that values proactive problem‑solving and flexibility. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional to contribute to impactful projects and develop their skills within a supportive organization.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority‑owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.