Foundation Source

Senior Software Quality Engineer

Foundation Source

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $78,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

JavaScriptPythonSDLC

About the role

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and specifications.
  • Execute test plans, scripts, regression testing, emergency hot fixes and any other necessary procedures across various platforms and environments, ensuring thorough coverage of software functionality.
  • Develop and implement automated test scripts to improve efficiency and repeatability of testing processes.
  • Conduct performance testing to identify bottlenecks and optimize software performance.
  • Identify, document, and report software defects, ensuring clear and concise communication with development teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures.
  • Review and validate software requirements and specifications, ensuring they are well-defined and align with business needs.
  • Attend daily standup meetings to report status on assigned tasks.
  • Attend weekly grooming meetings to provide input on acceptance criteria and testing effort.
  • Attend sprint planning and retrospective meetings to provide input related to stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Work collaboratively with developers, product managers, Financial Operations, Client Services, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of QA experience testing software applications.
  • BA/BS in a technology-related field or equivalent practical experience preferred.
  • Well-rounded testing expertise: Strong grasp of functional, performance, security, and accessibility testing, and how to apply the right methods in an Agile environment.
  • Automation + scripting strength: Experienced with automated testing tools/frameworks and able to use Python, JavaScript, Shell, or similar to build scalable, efficient test suites.
  • Security & accessibility mindset: Capable of validating web app security and ensuring UI/UX quality, including WCAG compliance and user-friendly experiences.
  • Analytical, organized problem solver: Skilled at interpreting results, pinpointing root causes, and driving defects through to resolution with technical rigor.
  • Cross-functional communicator and partner: Clear, proactive collaborator who works smoothly with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to build shared ownership of quality.
  • SDLC + CI/CD fluency: Comfortable across the full software lifecycle and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines to support reliable, continuous delivery.
  • Defect management experience: Confident using JIRA or comparable tools to track, prioritize, and close issues effectively.
Benefits
  • Dedicated Workspace: Must have a home office or workspace that is free of distractions and interruptions to ensure productivity and focus during work hours.
  • Reliable Internet Connection: High-speed internet is required to support video conferencing, file sharing, and other work-related technology needs.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
QA experiencefunctional testingperformance testingsecurity testingaccessibility testingautomated testingPythonJavaScriptShelldefect management
Soft skills
analytical problem solverorganizedcross-functional communicatorcollaboratorproactiveclear communicationstakeholder engagementroot cause analysistechnical rigorshared ownership