Senior Quality Engineer

About The Company

K1X is a forward-thinking technology company specializing in innovative financial and tax software solutions. Our mission is to streamline complex tax processing workflows and deliver scalable, reliable platforms that empower businesses and professionals worldwide. With a strong focus on cutting-edge automation, cloud integration, and data security, K1X is committed to maintaining its position as a leader in the financial technology sector. Our collaborative and dynamic work environment fosters continuous learning, innovation, and growth, enabling our team members to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Engineer to join our Next Platform team, which is at the forefront of K1X’s technological advancements. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will assume a pivotal role in defining and executing automation strategies, building scalable testing frameworks, and establishing rigorous quality standards for our most advanced application, the K1X Next Platform. Your expertise will drive the development of comprehensive automated testing solutions while also performing manual testing for complex scenarios and new features. You will serve as a subject matter expert in the tax domain, guiding both manual and automated testing efforts to ensure the highest quality standards are met. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the technical direction of our flagship product, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our QA processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in QA or Quality Engineering roles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Strong foundation in manual testing, including designing and executing complex test scenarios
• Proven expertise in test automation, particularly with Playwright for E2E, API, and integration testing
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code
• Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript programming languages
• Deep understanding of API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with defect tracking tools like Jira and version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, and database testing including SQL
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and performance/security testing tools (optional but preferred)

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• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead testing efforts for complex features and integrations
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Next Platform application, its architecture, and business workflows
• Master K-1 partnership and S-corporation tax forms, processing rules, and related financial documents
• Articulate complex tax domain concepts to guide testing strategies and prioritization
• Serve as the quality authority for application functionality, user workflows, and business requirements
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure requirements are testable and complete, identifying gaps early
• Perform manual and exploratory testing for complex scenarios, new features, and critical workflows
• Design and execute exploratory testing sessions to uncover edge cases and usability issues
• Validate integration points with external tax systems and data sources, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright, leveraging AI tools like Claude Code for efficiency
• Lead the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment validation
• Establish testing best practices, coding standards, and reusable patterns within the QA team
• Define and implement QA strategies aligned with project goals, including risk-based regression testing and test planning
• Lead testing efforts for complex features and system integrations, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Design sophisticated test scenarios for end-to-end, API, and integration testing, balancing automation and manual testing

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• Track, document, and manage defects using Jira, collaborating with development teams for resolution
• Mentor QA team members, sharing expertise and fostering a quality-first culture across teams
• Maintain comprehensive test case repositories, ensuring traceability and accessibility
• Generate detailed test reports, monitor testing metrics, and communicate insights to stakeholders
  
  

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation Policy and Sick Time
• Fully Remote Work Environment
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits and 401K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Growing Startup Culture with Opportunities for Advancement
• Continuous Learning and Development Programs
• Flexible Work Hours and Work-Life Balance Initiatives
  
  

Equal Opportunity

K1X is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and success, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all.