Job Details

Software QA Engineer – Fremont, CA

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Location/Onsite Requirement

Position based in Fremont, CA; must work onsite 5 days a week (local candidates only).

Interview Process

Initial Glider Test followed by a 1.5-hour in-person interview; decision within 24-48 hours.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests for web, client-server, backend, and mobile applications.
• Build and maintain reusable automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
• Write automation scripts primarily in Python.
• Utilize automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Perform backend/data validation using SQL.
• Test and validate APIs using Postman or similar tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
• Create test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Log/track defects in JIRA and document processes in Confluence.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA team members to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to test planning.
• Stay updated on emerging QA technologies and best practices.

Required Skills

• Strong Python scripting and test automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Expertise in manual testing (black-box, white-box, regression, system, interface testing).
• Proficiency with SQL for backend/database validation.
• API testing experience with Postman or similar.
• Experience with test management/bug tracking tools (JIRA, Zephyr, TestLink).
• CI/CD pipeline integration skills (e.g., Jenkins).
• Agile/Scrum team experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience testing both web and client-server applications.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Mobile application testing (e.g., Appium).
• Experience with additional programming languages (C#, C++, Java, Go).
• Familiarity with Git/version control tools.
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven QA tools or LLM-based automation.
• Experience testing high-availability systems/microservices.
• Knowledge of documentation tools like Confluence.