QA Engineer

Job Description

We move fast, ship often, and hold ourselves to a high bar. As a QA Engineer, you will help improve our testing processes using both manual and automation techniques. You will have real opportunities to develop your skills with the Playwright automation framework, making our testing more efficient and reliable day by day.

Your core mission is straightforward: identify, document, and report issues before they reach users. You will work across web, mobile, and API layers, and your work will directly shape the quality of what we ship.

This role is built for someone who is detail oriented, communicates clearly, and is genuinely excited about learning. If you care about quality and want to grow fast, you will thrive here.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Learn and understand system specifications thoroughly before testing begins
• Work alongside Software Test Engineers to develop test strategies and plans with an automation focus
• Assist in designing and implementing automated test cases using Playwright
• Execute manual and exploratory testing across web, mobile, and API features
• Write clear, reproducible bug reports and communicate issues directly to development teams
• Help build and maintain test logs that track and analyze testing phases over time
• Participate in troubleshooting, sprint planning, and post-release testing
• Collaborate with teams to raise the quality bar throughout the full development cycle

IN YOUR FIRST SIX MONTHS, YOU WILL

30 to 60 Days

• Get deep into our systems and gain a thorough understanding of testing requirements
• Shadow and contribute to active test cycles across web, mobile, and API layers
• Begin building familiarity with Playwright in a real production context

60 to 180 Days

• Own test planning and execution for defined feature areas
• Contribute meaningfully to our automated test coverage using Playwright
• Document and surface a meaningful number of bugs, helping improve our release process
• Begin identifying gaps in our QA strategy and bring ideas to the table

Qualifications

MUST HAVES

• Active Secret Clearance at a minimum
• At least two years of QA experience or a strong track record of growing in this direction
• Ability to document and troubleshoot errors with precision
• Basic knowledge or strong willingness to learn Playwright or similar automation tools
• Familiarity with test management software like TestRail or Zephyr, or eager to learn
• Good communication skills and comfort advocating for quality
• Organized, analytical, and genuinely curious about how things work

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with automated regression testing
• Exposure to API testing tools like Postman
• Experience testing mobile apps on iOS or Android
• Basic SQL or scripting knowledge
• Examples of test cases or bug reports you have written

AI TOOLS IN QA (FORWARD-THINKING BONUS)

• We are actively exploring how AI can make our QA practice smarter and faster. Candidates who bring curiosity or experience in this space will stand out.
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered testing tools such as Testim, Mabl, or Applitools
• Familiarity with using AI for test data generation to improve coverage and edge case discovery
• Interest in applying machine learning for defect prediction and risk-based testing prioritization
• Experience with or curiosity about LLM-assisted test case authoring and documentation
• Understanding of how AI-driven tools can reduce flakiness and maintenance overhead in automation suites

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Real ownership and impact early in your career
• A collaborative, honest team that ships with purpose
• A learning environment with a strong automation and AI-forward culture

Additional Information

Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!

• Flexible PTO + holidays
• Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
• Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Professional coaching services
• Personal Data/Privacy Solutions
• Free OneLife Fitness Membership
• Get the technology you want to do your job
• We have free daily snacks & drinks

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at