QA Engineer (EdTech)

TL;DR

QA Engineer (EdTech): Designing and executing quality assurance processes for highly scalable software systems used in STEM education with an accent on test automation and distributed systems. Focus on ensuring accessibility (WCAG), validating data integrity in MySQL/Redshift, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Salary: $71,600 – $97,800

Company

A global organization and market leader in STEM education driving innovation in science, education, and publishing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans for applications built using Ember and React frameworks.
• Verify and validate implemented features based on wireframes and design documents.
• Test reusable UI components with a focus on scalability, extensibility, and accessibility.
• Validate data integrity and perform backend testing using MySQL and Redshift.
• Integrate and manage automated tests within DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality educational technology solutions.

Requirements

• Experience testing applications built with Responsive Design, JSON, and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress.
• Ability to use scripting languages like Python or JavaScript for developing automated test cases.
• Experience with SQL databases, particularly MySQL, for data validation and querying.
• Knowledge of testing distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Experience testing for adherence to WCAG accessibility standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong ownership culture where teams are responsible for the entire process from R&D to delivery.
• Emphasis on continuous learning, personal growth, and internal mobility.
• Meeting-free Friday afternoons to allow for deep work and professional development.
• Highly collaborative and transparent team environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.