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Sr Test Engineer

OVA.Work
York, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Role Overview

Senior Test Engineer Job Description

A Senior Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing test strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves leadership in testing activities, mentoring junior testers, and collaborating closely with development and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases
  • Perform manual and automated testing of applications
  • Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
  • Develop and maintain test automation frameworks
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
  • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
  • Participate in requirement analysis and design reviews
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and review their work
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices
  • Provide test reports and quality metrics to management

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 58 years of experience in software testing/QA
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
  • Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Knowledge of bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • ISTQB or other QA certifications

Key Competencies

  • Leadership and mentoring ability
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Typical Tools & Technologies

  • Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
  • API Testing: Postman, RestAssured
  • CI/CD: Jenkins
  • Version Control: Git
  • Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr

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