Senior Software QA Engineer (Manual + Automation)

Azenta Inc. At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity Job TitleSenior Software QA Engineer (Manual + Automation) Job Description We are seeking a Senior Software QA Engineer with strong capabilities across manual, automation, and performance testing to join our growing global digital team.

These are individual contributor roles that will work across web properties, applications, and platform layers to ensure quality, scalability, and reliability from the ground up. The ideal candidate is experienced in full-stack QA workflows, can build and execute end-to-end test strategies, and is capable of standing up frameworks, tooling, and processes. This is a hybrid QA role designed for engineers who thrive in fast-paced 0-to-1 environments and want to contribute to building a world-class testing discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts across functional, regression, integration, system, exploratory, and performance test types Lead the creation and maintenance of automation frameworks using modern tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) and scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.)
• Test across platforms, including web, mobile, API, and cloud-based applications Conduct performance testing using tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Collaborate with Developers, Product Managers, and Designers in an Agile environment to define QA requirements early in the development lifecycle Contribute to CI/CD testing integration using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools Implement and champion QA best practices, documentation standards, and defect tracking protocols Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate release readiness, identify risk, and support sign-off on production releases Evaluate and propose modern or AI-enhanced testing tools to improve automation, coverage, and test efficiency Participate in building test coverage across complex data-driven, AI-enabled, and enterprise-scale SaaS products Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software QA engineering, with a blend of manual and automation expertise Strong coding ability in at least one scripting language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java) Proficiency with modern QA tools such as Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Postman, JUnit/TestNG, etc.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and test integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) Experience testing across full-stack environments (React, Node, AWS, etc.)
• Familiarity with testing APIs, browser-based applications, and responsive UIs Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills Proven ability to contribute in a global Agile environment, working across distributed teams (US, EMEA, APAC) Preferred Qualifications Experience building or scaling QA processes and frameworks from scratch Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Knowledge of accessibility testing standards (WCAG, ARIA), security testing, and regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11) Experience with data validation, AI/ML testing, or experimentation frameworks Background in life sciences, enterprise SaaS, IoT, or e-commerce Experience with QA documentation tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray Top 6–12 Month Outcomes Establish test plans and automation coverage for all key user flows Migrate manual testing to automation across prioritized features Improve test coverage and reduce regression cycle times by 40–60% Integrate testing into CI/CD pipeline for end-to-end releases Contribute to component library documentation and release validation Influence future state of QA tools and team structure as we scale EOE M/F/Disabled/VET If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [email protected] for assistance.
• Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
• United States Base

Compensation

$115,000.00 - $144,000.00 The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before. To view more job openings please visit our career site at Careers | Azenta Life Sciences