Senior QA Engineer

Overview We are looking for a motivated Senior QA Engineer to join our startup QA team and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Reporting to the QA Lead, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and automating tests for Web and API-based applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across different countries and cultures to deliver high-quality software in a dynamic, Agile-driven environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, can work independently, and is passionate about creating scalable and efficient QA processes. In Bitdefender, QA Engineers are valued professionals performing critical functions in the software development lifecycle and have decisive contributions to product success. You will have the rare opportunity to gain insights on how Bitdefender protects and defends against malicious hackers for millions of users worldwide, from small business to big enterprise and law enforcement agencies. About the Role Test Strategy : Analyse project requirements to define comprehensive test strategies, including detailed test plans, effort estimates, and testing schedules. Test Planning : Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases aligned with functional and non-functional requirements. Test Execution : Execute test cases across functional, regression, performance, and security testing. Ensure thorough test coverage using both manual and automated testing methodologies. Defect Management : Identify, log, and track defects using tools such as Jira, ensuring clear documentation and timely resolution. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with diverse, cross-functional teams—including software engineers, product managers, and QA engineers—across multiple time zones to ensure product quality. Agile Coordination : Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to align QA activities with development goals. Database Testing : Validate data accuracy and consistency through SQL and NoSQL queries, including hands-on work with databases like MongoDB. System Integration Testing : Validate seamless integration and performance across microservices-based architectures. Process Improvement : Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve QA efficiency through process optimization, test automation, and adoption of QA best practices across performance, security, and test management. Test Management Tools : Utilize test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or HP ALM to organize test assets, track execution, and report progress. Documentation : Document QA processes, test results, and key findings in Confluence to enhance knowledge sharing, traceability, and team alignment. Test Automation : Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web and API testing using Selenium and TestNG, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bamboo) to accelerate and stabilize release cycles. About You 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including manual and automated testing Proven ability to work with diverse teams across different countries and cultures. Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies Experience with multi operating systems environments (Windows and Linux) Networking knowledge (SWITCHING, ROUTING, DHCP, NAT, VPN) – CCNA Preferred Experience with virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox or XenServer) Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git and TestRail. Proficient in performance and security testing tools and techniques. Knowledgeable in microservices architecture and testing methodologies. Experience in test automation tools and frameworks like Selenium and TestNG. Familiarity with integrating automation tests into CI/CD pipelines. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Bonus Points if You Have ISTQB or other software testing certifications Experience with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, or similar) About Bitdefender Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumers, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry’s most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioural analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world’s most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. For more information, visit the URL: Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting This description reflects the current opening and does not constitute a guarantee of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr