Principal QA Engineer

Architect and maintain robust automated testing frameworks and infrastructure across multiple layers of the application stack
Define and drive the overall quality strategy, including functional, non-functional, and regression testing
Lead efforts to align automation coverage with development velocity and product risk profiles
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test conditions and acceptance criteria from user stories and requirements
Oversee execution of test cases, defect tracking, and reporting of quality metrics
Champion continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices to ensure rapid and reliable releases
Design and execute performance, security, and accessibility testing strategies
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Act as a quality advocate in customer-facing engagements, helping translate customer feedback into actionable improvements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation and enterprise SaaS applications
5+ years of experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman, Curl, or Swagger
3+ years leading and coaching a team of QA engineers
Advanced proficiency in C#, SQL, and modern test automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright)
Proven experience with performance and load testing tools and methodologies
Deep understanding of Agile SDLC, QA methodologies, and best practices
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and containerized environments

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