Senior QA Engineer

Job ID 9558

Life at Ness 

At Ness, people come first. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values curiosity, innovation, and growth. We work with industry-leading clients on projects that truly make an impact while supporting every team member in carving out their unique career path. With resources for learning, certifications, and hands-on experiences, Ness offers you more than just a job—it’s a place where your ideas, ambition, and well-being matter.

The role 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright focus) to ensure the quality and reliability of complex business applications; 
• Define and execute testing strategies across the full QA lifecycle: analysis, design, execution, defect management, regression, and release support; 
• Perform manual testing by deriving test scenarios from requirements and documentation; 
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and follow up on defects, including root cause analysis using logs and monitoring tools; 
• Analyze application logs (e.g., Elastic, DataDog) to identify issues in QA and production environments; 
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and support teams to validate features and resolve issues; 
• Handle support tickets, reproduce issues, and follow them through to resolution; 
• Contribute to release and patch planning, including impact assessment and validation of fixes; 
• Maintain and optimize regression test suites with a risk-based approach; 
• Mentor junior QA engineers and continuously improve QA processes and ways of working. 

Qualifications and Skills 

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably on complex business applications; 
• Strong knowledge of the full QA lifecycle and testing methodologies; 
• Excellent manual testing skills and ability to derive test scenarios independently; 
• Proven experience in defect investigation and root cause analysis; 
• Hands-on experience with log analysis and monitoring tools (e.g., Elastic, DataDog); 
• Experience with Playwright automation (executing and contributing to test suites); 
• Strong API testing skills using tools like Postman; 
• Experience with tools such as Jira, GitLab, and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow); 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment testing; 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; 
• Ability to work independently, with strong ownership and a proactive mindset; 
• Experience working in Agile teams.

Why Join Us 

At Ness, you will work with diverse, talented professionals who are dedicated to making an impact through technology. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to connect with you if this role excites you. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates each team member’s unique talents. 

With flexible remote options, diverse projects, and access to development resources, joining Ness means building a career that’s meaningful and impactful.

What to Expect Next 

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