Toptal: Senior QA Engineer

This Senior QA Engineer role at Toptal requires extensive experience in quality assurance practices within software development. The ideal candidate should possess advanced skills in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure software quality and reliability. Proficiency in both manual and automated testing methodologies is essential, with a strong emphasis on automation frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes. Experience with scripting languages and test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar is expected. The role demands expertise in identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using issue tracking systems like Jira or equivalent. A deep understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is critical to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure high-quality software releases. The candidate should be capable of mentoring junior QA engineers and contributing to process improvements to enhance overall product quality. Excellent communication skills are important for articulating testing strategies, results, and risks to stakeholders. While specific educational requirements are not detailed, the seniority level indicates a need for substantial hands-on experience and possibly formal education in computer science or related fields. Overall, this position demands a seasoned QA professional with a robust technical background, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to quality assurance in dynamic software development environments.