Testing Only - QA Software Engineer

*Debbie Z's & Demo ITA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

FAKE is seeking a QA Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will ensure quality, reliability, and performance of software products through rigorous testing practices, automation, and collaboration with development and product teams.

Responsibilities include designing automated test frameworks, translating requirements into test plans, reporting defects, and contributing to continual QA improvements in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building automated test suites across web/mobile apps.
• Strong coding skills in Python/Java/JavaScript/C#.
• Familiar with REST API testing and test automation tooling.
• Proven defect management using Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites.
• Translate requirements into comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Identify and report defects with clear reproductions.
• Perform manual and exploratory testing to find edge cases.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
• Analyze results and report quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Improve QA processes, tools, and coverage over time.
• Advocate for quality throughout the SDLC.

Skills

Test Automation

Programming Proficiency

Manual Testing

API Testing

Defect Management

CI/CD Integration

Agile Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Performance & Load Testing

Security Testing

Mobile Testing

ISTQB Certification

Industry Domain Knowledge

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Jira

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

FAKE - QA Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and passionate QA Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products through rigorous testing practices, automation, and close collaboration with development and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites across functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution, ensuring clear and actionable bug reports.
• Perform manual and exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives as an active member of an Agile team.
• Monitor and analyze test results, providing clear quality metrics and reporting to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and standards to increase efficiency and coverage.
• Advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Skills

Test Automation, Programming Proficiency, Manual Testing, API Testing, Defect Management, CI/CD Integration, Agile Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Communication, Performance & Load Testing, Security Testing, Mobile Testing, ISTQB Certification, Industry Domain Knowledge

Required Skills

• Test Automation - proficiency in building and maintaining automated test suites using frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Programming Proficiency - solid coding skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or similar languages.
• Manual Testing - ability to design and execute thorough manual test cases, exploratory tests, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• API Testing - experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
• Defect Management - skilled in logging, tracking, and managing bugs through tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• CI/CD Integration - familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure Pipelines.
• Agile Collaboration - ability to work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Analytical Thinking - strong ability to analyze complex systems and identify risk areas.
• Attention to Detail - meticulous approach to identifying edge cases and potential failure points.
• Communication - clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
• Familiarity with security testing practices and tools.
• Knowledge of mobile testing (iOS/Android).
• ISTQB or similar QA certification.
• Experience in a regulated industry (healthcare, fintech, aerospace, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certificat