Sr. QA Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. QA Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This role will help strengthen software quality across modern, cloud-native delivery workflows in a highly regulated environment. You will partner closely with engineering and delivery teams to build reliable automation, improve release confidence, and support compliance-focused testing practices. The work will center on web applications, APIs, databases, and CI/CD pipelines, with an emphasis on traceability, stability, and fast defect resolution.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $100,000 – $135,000 annually
Responsibilities
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and help ensure quality is prioritized from the start
Build and maintain automated tests for web UI, REST APIs, and databases
Own and enhance regression test suites, ensuring they run smoothly in CI/CD
Test for HIPAA and SOX compliance and ensure traceability to requirements
Analyze test results, triage failures, and drive resolution of defects
Validate deployments during off-hours and confirm system health post-deployment
Participate in risk assessments and provide evidence-based quality recommendations
Mentor junior QA engineers through pairing and code reviews
Qualifications
8+ years of software QA experience, including 5+ years in test automation
Strong programming skills in Java and/or Python for automation
Hands-on experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
Proficiency in API testing using REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools
Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
Solid SQL skills, particularly with regulated test data
Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or Gatling
Benefits
Engaging and creative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Access to modern test tooling and cloud-native delivery
Experience with AI-assisted testing technologies
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Work arrangement
Yes