Senior QA Engineer
Description For Senior QA Engineer
Calendly is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of their platform, with a focus on leadership and strategic contribution across QA initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading the testing strategy for complex projects, collaborating with stakeholders, designing and implementing automation frameworks, driving QE initiatives, mentoring other QA Engineers, and advocating for quality across the organization.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience testing web applications, including 2+ years on iOS and Android, expertise in testing SaaS products and service-oriented architecture, and proficiency in designing and implementing test automation frameworks. They should also have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Calendly offers a competitive salary range based on location, with Tier 1 (e.g., San Francisco, New York City) ranging from $137,800 to $186,400 USD, Tier 2 (e.g., Chicago, Austin) from $126,300 to $170,800 USD, and Tier 3 (all other locations) from $114,800 to $155,300 USD. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work on products used by millions of people.
This is a remote position within the United States, and candidates must be authorized to work lawfully in the country without sponsorship. Calendly values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Responsibilities For Senior QA Engineer
- Lead the definition and execution of the testing strategy for complex projects, ensuring alignment with overall quality goals
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, including Product Managers, Development Engineers, SDETs, and QA Engineers, to help ensure comprehensive test coverage
- Design and implement automation frameworks, contributing hands-on to test automation efforts for both new and existing features
- Drive key QE initiatives, such as process improvements and the adoption of testing best practices across projects
- Monitor, analyze, and report on test results to provide insights on the quality of our application
- Mentor and guide other QA Engineers
- Advocate for quality across the organization
Requirements For Senior QA Engineer
- 8+ years of experience testing web applications, including 2+ years on iOS and Android
- Extensive experience testing SaaS products with a strong focus on quality from design to delivery
- Expertise testing within a service-oriented architecture
- Proven ability to drive change, lead initiatives, and influence quality improvements across a sizable team
- Strong understanding of web application architecture and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using tools like Cypress, Selenium, JMeter, or equivalent
- Experience with Git or other source control systems
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Ruby
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Buildkite), with the ability to integrate testing seamlessly into deployment pipelines
- Experience validating API services using tools such as Postman
- Experience with Agile development methodology (e.g. Scrum)
- Track record of mentoring others in testing strategies and best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills, a passion for overcoming technical challenges, and a commitment to continuous learning
- Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to self-direct in a dynamic environment
- Availability for participation in on-call rotation
- Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America
Benefits For Senior QA Engineer
- Quarterly Corporate Bonus program
- Equity awards
- Competitive benefits package
