Senior QA Engineer

Who We Are

Ontic makes software that corporate and government security professionals use to proactively manage threats, mitigate risks, and make businesses stronger. Built by security and software professionals, the Ontic Platform connects and unifies critical data, business processes, and collaborators in one place, consolidating security intelligence and operations. We call this Connected Intelligence. Ontic serves corporate security teams across key functions, including intelligence, investigations, GSOC, executive protection, and security operations.

As Ontic employees, we put our mission first and value the trust bestowed upon us by our clients to help keep their people safe. We approach our clients and each other with empathy while focusing on the execution of our strategy. And we have fun doing it.

Who You Are

You are a dedicated senior QA professional with experience in manual testing. You have a strong understanding of QA methodologies, the software development lifecycle, and testing best practices, along with proven ability in functional, regression, and integration testing. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and test management tools like JIRA is essential. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to learn and adapt, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test cases for front-end, API, and integration testing. You will contribute to test planning, estimation, and execution across multiple releases, ensuring test coverage and quality standards, especially for FedRAMP features.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test cases for front-end, API, and integration testing

• Contribute to test planning, estimation, and execution across multiple releases

• Ensure test coverage and quality standards are maintained for FedRAMP features

• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to resolve issues effectively

• Own QA deliverables including bug tracking, test documentation, and progress reporting in JIRA

• Support system integration testing and continuous delivery workflows (CI/CD)

• Identify automation opportunities and contribute to building test automation frameworks

• Work independently with minimal supervision, and proactively communicate progress and blockers

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in manual testing; exposure to automation is a plus

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, software development lifecycle, and testing best practices

• Experience with test management tools like JIRA

• Proven ability in functional, regression, and integration testing

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with a willingness to learn and adapt

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience in automation frameworks or scripting

• Experience with MongoDB, AWS, and Elasticsearch is highly desirable and would be a strong advantage

• Exposure to FedRAMP environments or working on government projects

• Prior experience with FedRAMP or secure testing practices is a strong plus

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at recruitment@ontic.co or call (512) 572-7400

Ontic does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or work authorization for this role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship, now or in the future

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

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