Senior QA Engineer

Location: USA, remote, Eastern Time Hours About Us Invaluable is one of the world’s largest online live auction marketplaces. We’re modernizing the auction experience by connecting millions of passionate bidders and buyers with auction houses across the globe. Our industry-leading live online bidding platform lets customers participate in premier auctions in real time—from their home, office, or mobile device. Role Summary As a Senior QA Engineer, you will be a key individual contributor to ensure our products meet and exceed customer expectations. You will develop and implement best practices for software testing while working closely with engineering partners to integrate quality throughout the development lifecycle. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency to handle a balance of detailed manual testing and robust automation. This role is fully remote from anywhere in the United States, with east coast business hours. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts that ensure features meet both functional requirements and performance standards. Conduct rigorous manual and automated testing across our platform, including REST APIs and modern web interfaces. Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to clarify requirements, identify edge cases, and ensure quality is "shifted left" in the process. Identify, track, and collaborate with developers to resolve complex software defects and improve overall system quality. Develop and maintain scalable test environments, including test databases and data management strategies. Embrace new tooling and conventions—including AI-assisted testing workflows—to improve developer experience and long-term maintainability. Required Skills & Qualifications 5–7+ years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance. Deep technical proficiency in testing RESTful APIs (using tools like Postman) and modern UI frameworks like React. Experience testing web and mobile applications across multiple browsers and devices. Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress) and the ability to build/maintain testing frameworks. Strong knowledge of a modern programming language to contribute to automation suites and perform code-level analysis. Comfort using AI-assisted development and testing tools to increase efficiency while maintaining high quality standards. Dedication to writing clean, maintainable test code that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise manner. Preferred Qualifications Experience with e-commerce or payment products. Experience testing complex backend ecosystems involving Hibernate and Spring. Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes in a microservices architecture. Strong knowledge of project management and documentation tools like JIRA and Confluence. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field. What We Offer 100% remote work for the entire company. Approachable leadership. We are a small company, and leadership is involved and visible. A great team of smart, supportive people. A competitive compensation package plus a bonus paid out quarterly. Health care, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) matching. Paid parental leave. Salary Range $120,000 to $145,000 How to Apply For priority consideration, please use the cover letter field to briefly explain which of the required or preferred qualifications above you consider to be strengths of yours. Commitment to Diversity We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in technology, and are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.