Lead/Senior Software QA Engineer (SDET) jobs in United States
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DataCapable ยท 1 month ago

Lead/Senior Software QA Engineer (SDET)

positionGreater Chicago Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff

DataCapable is a SaaS company focused on enhancing safety through real-time global discovery and prediction of events. They are seeking a Lead/Senior QA Engineer to establish and lead the quality assurance function, implementing structured QA processes and innovative testing methodologies.

Business Information SystemsPower GridPublic SafetyReal TimeRisk ManagementSoftware

Responsibilities

Build QA processes and standards from scratch: Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy that replaces ad-hoc dev-led testing with formal review, validation, and sign-off workflows
Design and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases: Ensure coverage of functional, performance, and regression testing aligned with product requirements and release cycles
Introduce and scale automation: Identify opportunities and implement automation tools and frameworks to reduce manual effort and accelerate release confidence
Cultivate a quality-first mindset: Advocate for best practices in software testing, and educate developers and cross-functional teams on QA methodologies and tools
Establish QA infrastructure and frameworks: Select and implement appropriate test management and defect tracking tools, and ensure integrations with CI/CD workflows
Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to align on test coverage, release readiness, and user experience standards
Recruit and mentor QA team members: Lay the foundation for a growing QA function and provide technical guidance, leadership, and coaching to future team members
Evaluate quality risks and release health: Develop critical testing metrics, communicate release readiness, and provide transparent insight into quality trends and risks

Qualification

Test automation toolsModern testing practicesCI/CD pipelinesAgile methodologiesLeadership experienceAnalytical abilitiesCommunicationProblem-solving abilities

Required

Strong expertise in modern testing practices including manual, automated, functional, API, performance, and regression testing
Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, or similar
Proficiency with scripting languages and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
Solid grasp of Agile methodologies, version control systems, and issue tracking tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive change
Leadership experience and passion for building and mentoring QA teams
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
Knowledge of performance testing tools and practices
Experience integrating QA tools with Jira, BitBucket, and/or other tools within the Atlassian suite

Company

DataCapable

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DataCapable is a software platform that identifies and tracks threats in real-time, to better prepare for and respond to incidents.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Claymont, Delaware, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.DataCapable.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-03-27Acquired

Leadership Team

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Sandy Buzzard
Chief Customer and Communications Officer
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