Senior QA Software Engineer

SDL provides cloud-based software solutions to local governments, aiming to make our communities better places to live and work. As a mission-driven company, SDL is committed to creating impactful technology that serves the public good. 

We are looking for team members who take pride in their work and seek to consistently improve themselves, their skills, and their knowledge. If this sounds like you–and the type of work environment where you’d thrive–we hope you’ll join us!

We offer flexible remote work options and are primarily based in the US East Coast time zone. You do not have to relocate to join SDL!

• Competitive salary.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and learning budget.
• Home office and IT budget.
• Supportive team environment.
• The chance to work on innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior QA Engineer with strong experience in both automated and manual testing. This role is critical to ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and user experience. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to design and execute test plans, build automated test suites, and champion quality across the entire software development lifecycle.

• Test Planning & Execution
• • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand requirements, acceptance criteria, and potential risks.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases covering functional, regression, integration, and performance scenarios.
  • Perform manual testing for exploratory, usability, and edge-case scenarios.
• Test Automation
• • Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites (UI, API, and regression).
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality feedback.
  • Monitor and maintain test results, ensuring failures are triaged quickly.
• Defect Tracking & Reporting
• • Log, prioritize, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Linear).
  • Partner with developers to reproduce, debug, and verify fixes.
  • Provide transparent reporting on test coverage, pass/fail rates, and quality trends.
• Quality Advocacy
• • Participate in design reviews, backlog grooming, and sprint planning to identify potential issues early.
  • Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and prevent defects.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, Software Tester, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in writing automated tests using frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
• Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).
• Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Work with a collaborative, high-performing engineering team that values quality at every step.
• Opportunity to shape and improve our test automation strategy and quality processes.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

If you are passionate about technology and eager to work on a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter today! 

1. Screening call with a recruiter
2. Hiring Manager Interview
3. Team Interview
4. Final Interview with SDL CEO
5. Reference Checks

SDL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. It's important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and by providing this data, if you choose to, it will help us to stay accountable. 

Join us in creating amazing technology solutions that make a difference. Apply today!