About Nexla

Nexla is the leading Integration platform, built with AI, for AI. Nexla takes a metadata driven approach to converge diverse integrations across Data, Documents, Agents, Applications, and APIs into a single design pattern. We accelerate the development of solutions for GenAI, Analytics, and Inter-company data. Nexla makes data users and developers up to 10x more productive by delivering a true blend of no-code, low-code, and pro-code interfaces.

Leading companies including DoorDash, LinkedIn, Johnson & Johnson, and LiveRamp trust Nexla for mission-critical data. Named in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools and top-rated by customers on Gartner Peer Insights, Nexla is a remote-first company headquartered in San Mateo, California.
At Nexla, our culture is built around our core values: Have Empathy, Be Curious, Be Intellectually Honest, Achieve Excellence, and Remember to Relax. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, foster a data-driven mindset, take ownership of our work, and believe in the power of teamwork to achieve ambitious goals.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS platform, working closely with a team of dedicated engineers. As a senior member of the QA team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and driving continuous improvement in our testing processes. You will also be a thought leader for the QA practice within the company.

Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features and releases, covering functional, integration, regression, performance, and security aspects.
Prioritize testing efforts effectively, focusing on critical functionalities and high-risk areas
Perform both manual and automated testing as needed
Accurately estimate testing timelines and consistently deliver on commitments
Maintain thorough documentation of test cases, test results, and identified defects

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Contribute to the definition and implementation of QA best practices and processes
Provide technical guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Help to improve the teams automation test suite

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with team leads, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
Effectively communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to the team and management

Continuous Improvement

Proactively identify areas for improvement in the product and testing processes
Evaluate and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies
Drive initiatives to enhance test automation and improve overall testing efficiency

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record of success in testing complex SaaS applications.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing
Experience with various testing types, including functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and API testing
Experience with both UI and backend testing
Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and test cases, as well as documenting defects clearly
Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
Experience with automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)
Experience with Python
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Bonus: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS, GCP)

Location and Compensation

The compensation range for the Sr. QA Engineer role at Nexla is $60,000 - $80,000 USD. We are focused on candidates in Europe, Brazil, and India. Please note that candidates hired in India for this role will have to work late hours to have some overlap with the rest of the team