About the role

Overview

Senior individual contributor responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling the quality assurance strategy across multiple engineering teams. Ensures the reliability, accuracy, and resilience of data-driven products by driving test automation, improving release processes, and fostering a culture of quality.

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the QA strategy and quality standards across multiple engineering pods
Establish QA processes including test planning, automation strategy, and release readiness
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for web applications, APIs, and data pipelines
Develop automated data validation tests for large datasets and ETL workflows using Python, Pandas, and SQL
Implement and maintain CI/CD-integrated test automation frameworks
Collaborate with developers and data engineers to embed testability into architecture discussions
Partner with DevOps to enhance deployment pipelines, observability, and release confidence
Perform manual exploratory or high-risk testing when appropriate
Mentor engineers and developers on testing strategies and quality best practices
Identify and address gaps in quality processes to improve reliability and efficiency

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Software Engineering in Test, or related roles
Strong experience implementing automated tests for web applications, APIs, and backend services
Proficiency with Pandas, SQL, and scripting for data validation
Deep understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and defect management
Experience testing data-intensive systems, ETL pipelines, or analytics platforms
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as Playwright, Postman, pytest, or Cypress
Experience with cloud environments (AWS S3, EC2, Lambda) and Docker
Familiarity with Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum workflows
Ability to lead quality initiatives across teams and influence engineering processes

Nice to Have

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and relational databases
Background in performance testing, load testing, or reliability engineering
Experience in civic tech, political data, or mission-driven organizations
Experience mentoring QA engineers or leading QA teams

About RemoteHunter

The organization operates in the civic engagement and community empowerment sector, addressing collective power-building and social system redesign. They provide data-driven insights and technology solutions to support equitable, resilient communities through organizing, data science, and community leadership initiatives.

Senior QA Engineer

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