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Job Summary:We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive risk-based validation and ensure the quality, reliability, and real-world performance of our web applications, including responsive mobile experiences. This role goes beyond traditional testing. You will partner across the SDLC to identify risks early, validate design decisions, and ensure systems behave as expected in real-world conditions. You will play a key role in evolving how we approach qualityshifting from test execution to a layered validation model that emphasizes prevention, design resilience, and system-level confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in modern quality practices, a systems mindset, and the ability to challenge assumptions, improve validation strategies, and help teams transition to a more proactive, risk-driven approach to quality Key Responsibilities:Risk & Early ValidationIdentify and challenge risks early by contributing to requirement and design reviews, including failure mode analysisEnsure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with expected system behaviorValidation Strategy & Execution Define and execute risk-based validation strategies across automated and exploratory testingEnsure validation coverage reflects real-world usage and risknot just test countSystem-Level Quality & Confidence Validate end-to-end system behavior and uncover gaps through exploratory testingAssess and communicate quality risks to support informed release decisions Collaboration & Enablement Partner with engineering, product, and UX to embed quality throughout the SDLCSupport developer-owned quality through effective unit and integration testingContinuous Improvement & AI Enablement Leverage AI tools to improve test design, coverage, and insight into gapsContinuously improve validation approaches and contribute to evolving quality practicesRequired Skills & Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with a focus on web applicationsStrong understanding of modern quality practices, including risk-based validation and test strategyExperience with both automated and exploratory testing approachesExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesPreferred Qualifications Experience with modern test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST clients)Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and build validation processesExposure to performance, load, or security testingExperience testing responsive/mobile web applicationsExperience leveraging AI tools to improve testing or validation practices .
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