Job ID 9558
Life at Ness
At Ness, people come first. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values curiosity, innovation, and growth. We work with industry-leading clients on projects that truly make an impact while supporting every team member in carving out their unique career path. With resources for learning, certifications, and hands-on experiences, Ness offers you more than just a job—it’s a place where your ideas, ambition, and well-being matter.
The role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright focus) to ensure the quality and reliability of complex business applications;
- Define and execute testing strategies across the full QA lifecycle: analysis, design, execution, defect management, regression, and release support;
- Perform manual testing by deriving test scenarios from requirements and documentation;
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and follow up on defects, including root cause analysis using logs and monitoring tools;
- Analyze application logs (e.g., Elastic, DataDog) to identify issues in QA and production environments;
- Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and support teams to validate features and resolve issues;
- Handle support tickets, reproduce issues, and follow them through to resolution;
- Contribute to release and patch planning, including impact assessment and validation of fixes;
- Maintain and optimize regression test suites with a risk-based approach;
- Mentor junior QA engineers and continuously improve QA processes and ways of working.
Qualifications and Skills
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably on complex business applications;
- Strong knowledge of the full QA lifecycle and testing methodologies;
- Excellent manual testing skills and ability to derive test scenarios independently;
- Proven experience in defect investigation and root cause analysis;
- Hands-on experience with log analysis and monitoring tools (e.g., Elastic, DataDog);
- Experience with Playwright automation (executing and contributing to test suites);
- Strong API testing skills using tools like Postman;
- Experience with tools such as Jira, GitLab, and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow);
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment testing;
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
- Ability to work independently, with strong ownership and a proactive mindset;
- Experience working in Agile teams.
Why Join Us
At Ness, you will work with diverse, talented professionals who are dedicated to making an impact through technology. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to connect with you if this role excites you. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates each team member’s unique talents.
With flexible remote options, diverse projects, and access to development resources, joining Ness means building a career that’s meaningful and impactful.
What to Expect Next
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably with complex business applications
- Strong knowledge of the full QA lifecycle and testing methodologies
- Excellent manual testing skills and ability to independently derive test scenarios
- Experience investigating defects and performing root cause analysis
- Experience with log analysis and monitoring tools such as Elastic and DataDog
- Experience with Playwright test automation
- Strong API testing skills using tools such as Postman
- Experience with Jira, GitLab, and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment testing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with ownership and a proactive mindset
- Experience working in Agile teams
Ness Digital Engineering Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ness Digital Engineering and has not been reviewed or approved by Ness Digital Engineering.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often positioned as comprehensive, with medical and dental described as strong in North America. Wellness programs are also emphasized as part of the core package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible or remote work options are frequently highlighted as part of the overall rewards experience. Learning and upskilling support is repeatedly framed as a meaningful benefit tied to the employee value proposition.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as generally “okay to good,” with stronger packages appearing for certain senior roles and some U.S. positions. This suggests compensation can be market-aligned when role level and geography are favorable.
Ness Digital Engineering Insights
What We Do
Ness Digital Engineering, acquired by global investment firm KKR in 2022, is a full-lifecycle digital engineering firm offering digital advisory through scaled engineering services. Headquartered in New York, Ness serves our customers across 11 innovation hubs in the US, Eastern Europe, and India. Combining our core competence in engineering with the latest in digital strategy and technology, we seamlessly manage Digital Transformation journeys from strategy through execution to help businesses thrive in the digital economy. For more information, visit www.ness.com
