Quality Assurance Engineer (LMS Test Automation Focus)

Stanbridge University is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to safeguard the reliability of our in-house Learning Management System (LMS) and its supporting services. This full-time role is ideal for a professional eager to grow from a strong manual-testing foundation, with intermediate automation development skills, into an advanced software test automation development engineer.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of developers, product owners, and instructional designers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory tests on the LMS’s web and mobile experiences.
• Design clear, reusable test scenarios, test cases, automated test scripts, and data sets; maintain comprehensive test plans and reports.
• Automate high-value test scenarios using Playwright/Pest 4 frameworks and PHPUnit (or similar testing tools).
• Log, prioritize, and track defects from identification to resolution; collaborate with developers to document, reproduce, debug, and verify fixes.
• Contribute to sprint planning by estimating test effort, identifying risks, and suggesting acceptance criteria within Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Monitor CI pipeline executions and analyze automated-test results, raising alerts when instability appears.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives—enhancing QA processes, tooling, and documentation.
• Stay current on QA best practices, accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1), and security considerations (OWASP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on professional manual testing experience for web applications.
• 1–3 years of test automation development experience.
• Exposure to writing or maintaining automated tests with Playwright/Pest 4 and PHPUnit (or comparable frameworks).
• Solid grasp of software-testing concepts, defect lifecycles, and Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel, VueJS, RESTful APIs, and version-control systems.
• Version Control: Proficient with Git, including branching and worktrees.
• Team Tools: Experienced with ClickUp, Cursor, and Notion for documentation, test planning, and task tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; meticulous attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating in a fully remote environment using Slack, Zoom, and modern ticket-tracking systems.
• Experience testing LMS, CMS, or other education-technology platforms (Preferred).
• Knowledge of performance or load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) and mobile testing frameworks (Appium) (Preferred).
• Familiarity with SQL for basic data validation and troubleshooting (Preferred).
• Understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) (Preferred).
• Excellent organization, time management, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Conditions of Employment

A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted). Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting. Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program. Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone and in person.
• Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed.

Employee Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k).
• Exciting university events.
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges.
• Work/Life Balance initiatives.
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).

Institutional Values

• Diversity and Inclusion: Stanbridge University’s motto, “Strength through Diversity,” reflects our deep commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of university life.
• Innovation and Technology: We embrace cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation labs—ensuring students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice.
• Community Engagement: Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.