Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE, an AI-driven platform, our advanced autonomous mobile robots seamlessly integrate into existing warehouse environments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease. Trusted by over 150 industry leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry-first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments. With proven capabilities in diverse workflows—from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out—Locus Robotics empowers businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing operational needs.

Locus Robotics is seeking an experienced and self-motivated QA Software Engineer with a strong background in hands-on software testing and an understanding of automation principles. The ideal candidate has a track record of testing full-stack applications in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and .NET, along with exposure to backend technologies in an IIS and Windows Server environment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality software through manual and exploratory testing while contributing to automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability. This position is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented QA professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited about the intersection of software and robotics.

This is an onsite role based in our Wilmington, MA headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Manually execute test cases to perform hands-on testing of web-based and backend applications, identifying bugs and verifying functionality to ensure optimal usability, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and execute manual test cases for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Work closely with developers to define testing strategies for full-stack applications.
• Participate in test planning, requirement analysis, and risk assessment.
• Identify, document, and track issues using JIRA or similar bug tracking tools.
• Conduct UI testing for JavaScript-based single-page applications (SPA).
• Validate backend services, including WebSockets, Web APIs, IIS, SQL Server, and Windows Server environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes, incorporating automation where appropriate.
• Contribute to automation frameworks and test scripts to support long-term scalability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in a commercial software environment.
• 5+ years of experience in QA or Software Testing, with a strong emphasis on hands-on manual testing in a commercial software environment.
• Proven experience in developing, executing, and maintaining test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• 5+ years of experience testing full-stack applications, including JavaScript-based web applications, HTML, CSS, and C#.NET.
• 5+ years of experience testing backend technologies, including WebSockets, Web APIs, IIS, SQL Server, and Windows Server.
• 5+ years of experience writing SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
• 5+ years of experience using bug-tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies and testing applications in Visual Studio.
• Knowledge of browser developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools) for debugging is a plus.
• Experience with integration and acceptance testing in Linux containers is a plus.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts relevant to software testing.
• Proficient English written and verbal communications skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer