Senior QA Engineer (International - Remote)

About Nexla

Nexla is the leading Integration platform, built with AI, for AI. Nexla takes a metadata driven approach to converge diverse integrations across Data, Documents, Agents, Applications, and  APIs into a single design pattern. We accelerate the development of solutions for GenAI, Analytics, and Inter-company data. Nexla makes data users and developers up to 10x more productive by delivering a true blend of no-code, low-code, and pro-code interfaces.

Leading companies including DoorDash, LinkedIn, Johnson & Johnson, and LiveRamp trust Nexla for mission-critical data. Named in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools and top-rated by customers on Gartner Peer Insights, Nexla is a remote-first company headquartered in San Mateo, California.
At Nexla, our culture is built around our core values: Have Empathy, Be Curious, Be Intellectually Honest, Achieve Excellence, and Remember to Relax. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, foster a data-driven mindset, take ownership of our work, and believe in the power of teamwork to achieve ambitious goals.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS platform, working closely with a team of dedicated engineers. As a senior member of the QA team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and driving continuous improvement in our testing processes. You will also be a thought leader for the QA practice within the company.

Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features and releases, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and security aspects.
• Prioritize testing efforts effectively, focusing on critical functionalities and high-risk areas
• Perform both manual and automated testing as needed
• Accurately estimate testing timelines and consistently deliver on commitments
• Maintain thorough documentation of test cases, test results, and identified defects

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of QA best practices and processes
• Provide technical guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Help to improve the team's automation test suite

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with team leads, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Effectively communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to the team and management

Continuous Improvement

• Proactively identify areas for improvement in the product and testing processes
• Evaluate and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies
• Drive initiatives to enhance test automation and improve overall testing efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record of success in testing complex SaaS applications.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing
• Experience with various testing types, including functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and API testing
• Experience with both UI and backend testing
• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and test cases, as well as documenting defects clearly
• Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Experience with automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)
• Experience with Python
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Bonus: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS, GCP)

Location and Compensation 

The compensation range for the Sr. QA Engineer role at Nexla is $60,000 - $80,000 USD. We are focused on candidates in Europe, Brazil, and India. Please note that candidates hired in India for this role will have to work late hours to have some overlap with the rest of the team