QA Automation Engineer (Remote)

Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD). This position does not offer sponsorship. Must be able to attain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a federal/state background check, including periodic drug screenings.

About the role

Archesys is a technology firm specializing in innovative cloud solutions and services for clients across various industries. We are seeking a Software Engineer with a junior-level full-stack background to join our core engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the transformation of enterprise applications, focusing on robust, scalable solutions. This is a fully remote, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Feature Delivery: Design, build, and maintain features across the entire application lifecycle, leveraging .NET backends and modern React / Next.js frontends.
• Rigorous Testing & Quality Assurance: Architect and implement robust automated testing suites, writing comprehensive unit and integration test cases to ensure high code stability and prevent regressions.
• Database & Query Optimization: Write clean, efficient SQL code, design relational database schemas, and optimize database queries and data access layers.
• Type-Safe Web Development: Develop interactive, clean UI components using TypeScript alongside cutting-edge frontend architectures.
• AI-Assisted Engineering: Embrace and comfortably leverage Agentic AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate testing boilerplate, and maximize day-to-day engineering velocity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product owners, technical leads, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and iterate in an Agile/Scrum delivery rhythm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and strategies, including unit and integration test case development (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, Jest, or Cypress).
• SQL database design, querying, and optimization.
• Proficiency in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) backend architectures.
• Experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript development.
• Experience with React and Next.js web frameworks.
• Comfortable with Agentic AI-assisted development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
• Solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs (like Entity Framework Core or Dapper).
• Experience developing, consuming, and testing RESTful Web APIs.
• Familiarity with version control workflows using Git.
• Basic experience with cloud environments (specifically Azure services and hosting setups).
• Experience working within an Agile or Scrum framework.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-starter approach.

Desirable Skills

• Strong expertise in .NET Core, especially for web API development and integration.
• PA11Y (nice to have).
• Razor and Blazor (nice to have).
• Proficiency in front-end development using TypeScript to enforce type safety across modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Azure DevOps for CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with Azure Cognitive Services for building AI-driven or predictive features within user interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Azure serverless architectures, including Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
• Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong grasp of front-end design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean coding practices.
• Experience with OAuth2.0 and OpenID Connect protocols for client-side authentication flow.
• Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Azure Active Directory and Azure AD B2C.
• Ability to optimize web performance, core web vitals, and application scalability in a cloud environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health reimbursement, retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals on exciting and innovative projects.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to training resources and professional development programs.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages growth.