Sobre

Important Information

• Years of Experience: 8+ years in software quality assurance and testing
• Job Mode: Full-time
• Work Mode: Remote

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer with extensive expertise in both manual and automation testing of enterprise and SaaS applications. This role requires strong knowledge of automation tools such as Tricentis Tosca and Vera, as well as experience with modern automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and Agile methodologies. As part of a nearshore delivery model, you will work closely with developers, product managers, and client stakeholders to ensure high-quality product releases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Define, develop, and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Conduct manual, automated, functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, PyTest, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Test RESTful APIs and microservices with Postman, Newman, RestAssured, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure defect prevention and early detection.
• Ensure requirements traceability and acceptance criteria coverage.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and contribute to process improvements.
• Support performance and load testing using JMeter, Locust, or comparable tools.
• Mentor junior QA engineers in nearshore teams and promote best practices in quality.

Qualifications and Skills

• 8+ years of QA experience in enterprise or SaaS environments.
• Strong expertise in both manual testing and automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language: Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, Appium).
• Deep knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Agile testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, qTest).
• Experience with databases and SQL for backend testing.
• Strong understanding of QA processes in CI/CD and DevOps environments.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Role-specific Requirements

• Proven expertise with Tricentis Tosca and Vera.
• Experience working in nearshore delivery models, supporting US/European clients.

Technologies

• Automation Tools: Tosca, Vera, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps
• API Testing: Postman, Newman, RestAssured
• Databases: SQL-based testing
• Performance Testing: JMeter, Locust
• Test Management: JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, qTest

Skillset Competencies

• Manual and automated testing expertise
• Test strategy and framework design
• CI/CD pipeline integration
• API and microservices testing
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset
• Mentorship and leadership within QA teams
• About Encora
• Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
• At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.