Senior QA Engineer

Job description

Who We Are

Murmuration is a nonprofit organization that amplifies the power of civic engagement by providing data, digital tools, and research-driven insights to community-focused organizations so that together we can create an America where everyone can lead healthy, free, and dignified lives.

Every day, people are trying to shape our future for the better.

Fighting for water that’s safe to drink.

Schools that serve students equitably.

Gun laws that make sense.

And rallying people who care like we do.

And yet too often the skillful organizers working to mobilize communities lack access to technology that could supercharge their efforts.

Knocking on every door instead of knowing which will open most easily.

And going up against outside interests that have half the heart, but twice the tools.

In communities across America, Murmuration’s partners are leveraging our data, tools, and insights to help thousands of organizers orchestrate millions of individual people to do big things together.

Demand big things together.

To create the world they want.

Together.

About the Position

As a Senior QA Engineer on the Platform Engineering Team, you’ll be expected to participate in all aspects of designing, building, and implementing software testing within the organization.

As part of an agile development team, this may include developing test strategies, automating existing manual test cases, drawing up test documents, identifying faults, and reviewing QA reports.

Your responsibilities will extend beyond execution to include mentoring junior QA team members, identifying gaps in quality processes, and continuously improving testing practices through innovation, tooling, and metrics-driven insights.

A successful candidate will bring a strong analytical ability and the ability to deliver results within a fast-moving, agile environment.

Job Level: IC4

What You’ll Do

• Develop automated tests for Web Applications and API Services;
• Perform manual testing when appropriate and needed;
• Work closely with a team of developers, product managers, and designers to ensure the successful delivery of various features;
• Extend and maintain existing test frameworks;
• Plan, document, review, and execute testing using the most appropriate methodology and tools;
• Collaborate with project team members on requirements specifications for test plan creation and execution;
• Support an agile data pipeline development environment with frequent deployments to production;
• Mentor and coach QA team members;

• Work closely with architects, developers, and product managers to define testing strategies; and
• Advocate for necessary changes to improve end-user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of QA experience with a knowledge of testing methodologies, industry tools, and best practices;
• Proficiency in working with automation testing tools (Playwright, Cypress, etc.);
• Proficiency in implementing UI and API automation solutions using industry-standard tools;
• Proficiency in working with Test Management platforms such as TestRail;
• Experience with AWS cloud services (S3, Lambda, etc.);
• Experience using Git repository management solutions (Bitbucket, GitHub, etc.);
• Experience with QA processes and deliverables in an Agile/Scrum environment;
• Proficient in defect tracking and analyzing root cause utilizing tools (Jira, etc.);
• Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and debugging skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Selenium Webdriver and Selenium GRID;
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases;
• Experience with Mobile automation tools and libraries; and/or
• Experience with Linux command line tools.

Talented Senior QA Engineers come from all walks of life and career.

If you are passionate about civic engagement and technology, please apply, even if you do not check every box!

Benefits

Location and Compensation

The Senior QA Engineer is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package (more detail below).

It is based anywhere in the U.S. The starting salary range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000 and is commensurate with experience.

This pay range reflects what the organization expects to offer for this position at the time of posting.

In alignment with applicable laws, compensation will be determined based on the applicant's skills, qualifications, experience, and the specific requirements of the role.

Please note that the organization may adjust this pay range as needed.

Our Culture of Care

We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our staff are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives.

To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match;
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
• Generous paid parental leave;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• A company laptop;
• A flexible remote work environment;
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
• A yearly professional development fund;
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help; 
• Yearly in-person staff retreats; and
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

At Murmuration, we believe a vibrant, representative democracy depends on the inclusion of diverse voices, lived experiences, and perspectives.

The best ideas don’t come from a single person or ideology — they emerge at the intersection of different backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.

We are proud of our commitment to building an organization and culture shaped by respect, empathy, and collaboration, where our team’s diversity fuels innovation, civic engagement, and meaningful change.

We welcome new colleagues who will help us nurture this collective effort.

Join us.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Murmuration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin.

We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note: Murmuration is two organizations working together to pursue our mission of amplifying the power of civic engagement: Murmuration Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) that conducts research to identify, design, and create the data, tools, and insights that build healthier and more equitable communities; and Murmuration, Inc., a 501(c)(4) that supports organizations working across the country on the nation’s most challenging issues with access to data, tools, and research that build healthier and more equitable communities.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations