Sr. QA Engineer

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. QA Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will help strengthen software quality across modern, cloud-native delivery workflows in a highly regulated environment. You will partner closely with engineering and delivery teams to build reliable automation, improve release confidence, and support compliance-focused testing practices. The work will center on web applications, APIs, databases, and CI/CD pipelines, with an emphasis on traceability, stability, and fast defect resolution. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and help ensure quality is prioritized from the start
• Build and maintain automated tests for web UI, REST APIs, and databases
• Own and enhance regression test suites, ensuring they run smoothly in CI/CD
• Test for HIPAA and SOX compliance and ensure traceability to requirements
• Analyze test results, triage failures, and drive resolution of defects
• Validate deployments during off-hours and confirm system health post-deployment
• Participate in risk assessments and provide evidence-based quality recommendations
• Mentor junior QA engineers through pairing and code reviews

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software QA experience, including 5+ years in test automation
• Strong programming skills in Java and/or Python for automation
• Hands-on experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
• Proficiency in API testing using REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
• Solid SQL skills, particularly with regulated test data
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or Gatling

Benefits

• Engaging and creative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to modern test tooling and cloud-native delivery
• Experience with AI-assisted testing technologies

Pay

$100,000 – $135,000 annually