Quality Assurance Lead at Stradaeducation

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lead who combines technical expertise with a sharp eye for user experience to help us build reliable, scalable platforms. At CredLens, a mission-driven non-profit, we provide verified insights for non-degree credentials to help organizations close critical data gaps and expand their impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Integrate automated testing into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous, reliable deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate specifications into clear, testable acceptance criteria.
• Perform end-to-end validation of user flows to identify usability gaps, visual inconsistencies, and friction points.
• Partner with data engineering and science teams to audit data accuracy and verify logic across dashboards and exports.
• Own the regression testing strategy and document QA processes to maintain high standards of reliability.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, providing early feedback during requirements gathering and design.

Must-haves

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance or test engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing automated test frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, including Engineering, Design, and Data.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a focus on clear documentation and bug reporting.
• A user-centric mindset with the ability to balance technical rigor with intuitive product design.
• Experience working with data to investigate logic, validate accuracy, and mitigate risks.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with an expectation to be in our DC office at least two days per week.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with Playwright, Docker, Postman, and Storybook.
• Experience with accessibility testing standards like WCAG and associated tools.
• Background in software development with familiarity in object-oriented programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or Ruby.
• Solid understanding of security testing principles.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on equitable access to education and career opportunities.