Senior Quality Test Engineer I

Elsevier • Full-time • Hybrid in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • $78,800 - $131,300 / year • 2h ago

Fast Facts

We are seeking a Senior Quality Test Engineer I to join our expanding Quality Test Engineering Team at Elsevier, focusing on building a generative-AI-powered clinical decision support tool for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining automation frameworks, executing RESTful API tests, implementing BDD practices, and conducting performance and accessibility testing.

Skills: Required skills include proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, experience with automation frameworks (Webdriver.io or Playwright), and knowledge of CI/CD integration and testing methodologies.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience with BDD frameworks and tools for accessibility and performance testing.

Location: The job is located in Philadelphia, PA, with no travel required.

Compensation: $78800 - $131300 / Annually

Are you an automated Quality Test Engineer looking to use your skills testing skills to drive innovation?

About the role - Due to our unprecedented growth within our core Health Markets, we are now looking to expand our Quality Test Engineering Team. We are looking to hire multiple Automated Quality Test Engineers.

About the team -This team is building a generative-AI-powered clinical decision support tool designed specifically to help healthcare professionals quickly find trusted, evidence-based answers at the point of care. It combines a massive curated medical knowledge base with conversational AI so clinicians can ask questions in natural language and get concise, clinically relevant responses backed by real scientific evidence.

Qualifications

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Webdriver.io or Playwright with strong JavaScript/TypeScript expertise.
Translate product requirements into effective automated test strategies, optimizing and refactoring frameworks for reliability, maintainability, and performance.
Develop and execute comprehensive RESTful API tests, validating functionality, security, authentication, and performance.
Implement and support BDD practices (Cucumber/Gherkin) to ensure clear alignment between business requirements and automated test coverage.
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, BrowserStack) with parallel execution, reporting, and artifact management.
Conduct accessibility testing aligned with WCAG guidelines using tools such as Axe, Pa11y, or WAVE, including manual validation practices.
Design and execute performance and load testing using tools like K6, Locust, or JMeter, defining SLAs and analyzing system bottlenecks.
Collaborate cross-functionally in Agile environments, manage defects in tracking systems, and provide detailed documentation to ensure high-quality releases.

Responsibilities

Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using Webdriver.io or Playwright.
Demonstrated ability to design scalable, maintainable test architectures (e.g., Page Object Model, modular frameworks) and translate product requirements into effective automated test coverage.
Solid experience in RESTful API testing, including validation of authentication (OAuth/JWT), data integrity, error handling, and performance.
Practical experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, BrowserStack) with parallel execution and automated reporting.
Working knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber/Gherkin) and the ability to align automated tests with business requirements.
Experience performing accessibility testing aligned with WCAG standards, using tools such as Axe, Pa11y, or WAVE, including manual validation techniques.
Experience conducting performance/load testing (K6, Locust, or JMeter) and analyzing results to identify bottlenecks and ensure system reliability.

Elsevier is a renowned global information analytics company that primarily focuses on providing scientific, technical, and medical (STM) research content, tools, and services. It is one of the largest publishers of academic journals and scholarly literature in the world.

Elsevier operates in various domains, including science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and more. They publish a vast number of peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of disciplines. These journals act as platforms for researchers and academics to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.

In addition to publishing, Elsevier offers a suite of digital solutions and services to support researchers, scientists, and professionals in their work. They provide online platforms like ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Mendeley, which offer access to a vast repository of scholarly articles, research papers, and other scientific content. These platforms often serve as essential resources for software developers seeking to stay updated with the latest scientific advancements.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $78,800 - $131,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in New Jersey, the base pay range is $93,016 - $148,584. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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