Sr. Software QA Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Software QA Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of Carlsmed's web-based applications deployed in AWS. This position involves designing and executing comprehensive test plans, building automated test suites, and collaborating closely with software developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with test automation frameworks, and comfortable working in an Agile environment. Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries (such as medical devices or healthcare) is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test cases for web applications and backend services.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks and regression suites using Selenium, Ranorex, or equivalent tools.
• Validate data integrity and workflow consistency across distributed systems hosted in AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, API Gateway).
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to improve CI / CD integration and automated test coverage.
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools such as Jira; verify fixes and coordinate retesting cycles.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide input on testability, edge cases, and potential quality risks.
• Conduct performance, compatibility, and security testing as needed for critical system components.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices, test strategy, and documentation.
• (Optional) Support software verification activities aligned with medical device quality standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304).

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carlsmed is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Carlsmed is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.

Compensation

We are pleased to provide a competitive salary and benefits. Our benefits reflect our investment in the overall health and well-being of our employees and their families. including paying 100% of monthly healthcare, dental and vision insurance premiums, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and unlimited PTO. Compensation may vary based on related skills, experience, and relevant key attributes.