SENIOR QA ANALYST / SDET
Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA
Contract through 12/31/26 (Extensions Likely)
This role is for a Senior QA Analyst / SDET supporting a suite of modern, cloud-based applications built on a microservices architecture. The position focuses on designing and executing automated testing frameworks, validating APIs and distributed systems, and driving quality standards across the software development lifecycle within a hybrid Agile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute automated test frameworks and scripts
- Perform manual testing as needed, particularly in remote or edge-case workflows
- Test REST APIs, JSON services, and backend systems using tools like Postman
- Validate functionality across microservices and distributed architectures
- Support automated testing for Java-based applications and middleware systems
- Utilize scripting (Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript) to enhance test automation
- Collaborate with engineering, Product Owners, and QA teams in an Agile/hybrid environment
- Participate in test planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain and contribute to automation pipelines and CI/CD workflows
- Track QA metrics including defects, execution results, and overall test status
- Identify risks, monitor delivery timelines, and support mitigation strategies
- Document and track defects while partnering with development teams for resolution
- Perform quality audits and ensure adherence to QA standards and methodologies
- Act as a quality advocate and provide guidance across technical teams