Job Details

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead - End-to-End Testing

Company Name: Activate Talent

Job Type: Remote

Location:

Description

Location: 100% Remote, US Time (EST)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead to take ownership of end-to-end testing for their complex web and backend systems. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on QA professional with deep expertise in both manual and automated testing, capable of leading quality initiatives, defining QA processes, and ensuring high-quality releases across web, SaaS, and backend applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end QA for web and backend systems, ensuring robustness, reliability, and performance.
  • Design, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated test suites (UI, API, regression).
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks using tools like Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or TestCafe.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to identify issues, improve workflows, and ensure high-quality releases.
  • Investigate production issues, reproduce bugs, and partner with developers to determine root causes.
  • Own and enforce QA processes and best practices, driving continuous improvement across teams.
  • Define, track, and report quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release readiness.

Technical Requirements:

  • 7+ years of QA experience, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
  • Strong experience in manual and automated testing for web and SaaS products.
  • Hands-on expertise with at least one automation framework (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, TestCafe).
  • Experience in RESTful API testing (Postman, Newman, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Strong familiarity with SQL and backend data validation.
  • Experience with bug tracking systems (Jira, Linear) and test management tools.
  • Advantageous: Experience in travel tech, booking systems, fintech workflows, or payment systems.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
  • Able to mentor and guide junior QA team members.

Why Join Us:

  • Opportunity to lead QA initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Work on complex, high-impact web and backend systems.
  • Collaborate with a talented team focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Apply Link: https://choto.co/h1sx3yc4