Senior Software QA Engineer (Onsite)

Nightwing

$99K — $206K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9 years in software QA or 7 years with a master's degree
  • Proficient in test automation frameworks and scripting/programming languages
  • Experienced with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools like JMeter
  • Familiar with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills for articulate risk assessment
  • Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI CI Poly Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain detailed test plans and cases for complex systems
  • Lead both manual and automated testing efforts
  • Build and scale automated testing frameworks using tools like Selenium
  • Identify and document bugs, collaborating for resolution
  • Define and enforce QA best practices across the team
  • Collaborate with developers to catch issues early during code reviews
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and serve as a resource
  • Analyze test results and communicate metrics to stakeholders
  • Continuously evaluate and adopt new testing tools and methodologies

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO) and recognized holidays
  • Career development and recognition programs
  • Work-life balance benefits to support employees' personal and professional needs
Full Job Description
Senior Software QA Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer to join our engineering team and own the quality of our software products end-to-end. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure that every release meets the highest standards of reliability, performance, and user experience. This is a hands-on role with significant influence over our testing strategy and QA processes.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test suites for complex software systems
  • Lead manual and automated testing efforts across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
  • Build and scale automated testing frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
  • Identify, document, and track bugs with clarity and detail; work with engineering teams to drive issues to resolution
  • Define and enforce QA best practices, standards, and processes across the team
  • Collaborate with developers during code reviews to catch quality issues early in the development cycle
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and serve as a technical resource for the broader team
  • Partner with product and engineering to assess risk and prioritize testing efforts in fast-moving release cycles
  • Analyze test results, generate reports, and communicate quality metrics to stakeholders
  • Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools, methodologies, and technologies to improve QA effectiveness


Requirements
  • 9 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a bachelor's degree or 7 years with a master's degree.
  • Strong proficiency in test automation frameworks and at least one scripting or programming language (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.)
  • Deep experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests into tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter, Locust)
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a sharp eye for detail
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate quality risks to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI CI Poly Preferred
  • Place of Performance: MD, FL, SC, TX, Remote


What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

Salary & Benefits
Text Constant The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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