Senior software quality engineer

job summary:
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Quality Engineer to lead and execute advanced software verification for our enterprise web applications and hardware-integrated software solutions. In this role, you will design and implement comprehensive automated and manual test strategies, build resilient verification frameworks, and ensure seamless integration into modern deployment pipelines.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in modern QA practices, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to champion quality initiatives across cross-functional engineering teams.

location: San Diego, California
job type: Contract
salary: $56 - 64 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
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Senior Software Quality Engineer We are seeking a talented Senior Software Quality Engineer to lead and execute advanced software verification for our enterprise web applications and hardware-integrated software solutions. In this role, you will design and implement comprehensive automated and manual test strategies, build resilient verification frameworks, and ensure seamless integration into modern deployment pipelines.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in modern QA practices, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to champion quality initiatives across cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, scale, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using C# and TypeScript, ensuring comprehensive coverage for both APIs and user interfaces.
• Partner closely with software developers and product stakeholders to define test boundaries, optimize automation coverage, and eliminate testing bottlenecks.
• Drive quality metrics for assigned product lines, proactively identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers in automation best practices, modern testing methodologies, and system architecture.
• Embed automated test suites into CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to support continuous deployment and rapid feedback loops.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment, fostering collaboration and alignment across distributed teams.

qualifications:
5+ years of deep experience in Software Quality Engineering, SDLC methodologies, and full-stack testing (front-end and back-end) for web or connected-device applications.

5+ years of hands-on software development or scripting experience, with proficiency in languages such as C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java.

Strong understanding of the test pyramid with proven success designing suites across unit, integration, API, and end-to-end (E2E) testing layers.

Advanced hands-on experience with modern UI and API automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or WebdriverIO).

Practical experience configuring and maintaining automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.

Demonstrated ability to spearhead test strategies, author test plans, and mentor peer engineers.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience utilizing testing libraries and runners such as NUnit, Mocha, or Jest.

Exposure to non-functional testing domains, including performance, load, usability, and security testing.

A highly analytical mindset with a passion for troubleshooting complex systems and learning new technologies quickly.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successfully managing interdisciplinary relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.