Job Description

About the Role
Senior QA Engineer, Data Integrations
Location:
United States
Department:
Engineering
Job Description:
The Opportunity
As a
Senior QA Engineer, Data Integrations
at Coursedog, you’ll own quality for one of the most critical parts of our platform: the bidirectional data synchronization engine that connects our system with 20+ Student Information Systems (SIS). You’ll ensure that complex, high-volume data flows — including nightly, real-time, and manual integrations — are reliable, accurate, and scalable across a diverse set of institutional environments. Reporting directly to the QA Manager and collaborating closely with engineering, product, and data teams, you’ll design and execute testing strategies that validate everything from API behavior to complex merge logic and conflict resolution.
This role is ideal for a deeply technical QA engineer who enjoys working in data-intensive systems and solving complex integration challenges. If you’re excited about building robust test systems and ensuring mission-critical integrations flow effortlessly this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
This position offers a competitive
base salary between $80,000–$90,000
, based on experience and qualifications. The role also includes a performance-based variable compensation component, bringing
total on-target earnings (OTE) to $90,000-$100,000
when performance objectives are achieved.
Start date:
This role has an anticipated start date of
July 2026 or later.
Note:
We are a fully remote company and considering candidates from around the globe.
What You’ll Do
Day-to-Day
Design, build, and maintain end-to-end and API test suites using Cypress and Playwright
Develop test scenarios for SIS integrations, including create/update/delete flows across multiple platforms
Validate merge logic, conflict resolution, and bidirectional synchronization behavior
Analyze merge reports, investigate integration errors, and identify root causes of data inconsistencies
Manage and maintain test cases in Qase
Triage CI/CD failures, distinguishing between flaky tests and real defects
Build and maintain automated test coverage for integration pipelines, including real-time, nightly, and manual sync processes
Strategic
Drive shift-left testing practices and improve quality earlier in the development lifecycle
Expand automation frameworks and increase test coverage across integration workflows
Establish performance, visual regression, and accessibility testing baselines
Advocate for QA best practices and elevate quality standards across the organization
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
Must-Have
10+ years of experience in QA or SDET roles, with a focus on complex, data-intensive applications
Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript
Hands-on experience with Cypress and/or Playwright including:
Page Object Model
Fixtures and helpers
API mocking/intercepts
Feature flag setup
Hands-on API testing using REST, Postman/Newman, and authentication flows
Familiarity with test management tools such as Qase, TestRail, or Zephyr
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CircleCI), including debugging failures and improving test reliability
Proficiency in querying databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or SQL-based systems
Working knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., k6 or similar)
Strong Git proficiency
Nice-to-Have
Higher education or SIS domain experience: must understand (or be able to rapidly learn) how Student Information Systems manage academic data (courses, sections, professors, rooms, programs, enrollment, terms)
Knowledge of SIS models: SIS platforms the team integrates with: Banner (N2N, Ethos, SQL, BP), Colleague (Ethos, WebAPI), PeopleSoft (N2N, Direct), Workday (+ RaaS) and others.
Key domain concepts:
Three-way merge logic (My Version / Their Version / Original Version)
Bidirectional sync and source-of-truth conflict resolution
Effective dating (PeopleSoft-style temporal versioning)
Nightly vs realtime vs manual integration schedules
Entity types: courses, sections, professors, rooms, programs, enrollment requirements, attribute mappings, and 60+ more
Merge reports, merge errors, change thresholds, SIS ID reconciliation
Integration test scenarios (create/update/delete flows per SIS platform)
Experience with integration/ETL pipeline testing
Experience with Vue.js component testing
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS environments
Experience with accessibility testing (WCAG, axe-core)
Experience with visual regression tools such as Applitools or Percy
Not sure if you should apply?
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification listed. At Coursedog, we’re focused on finding the best person for the role, and that person may come from a non-traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement — our evaluation focuses on your ability to thrive in this role and make an impact.
Benefits
About Coursedog
At Coursedog, our mission is simple but ambitious:
to break down barriers to student success.
Founded by former college students who were frustrated by outdated academic systems, Coursedog was built to empower higher ed administrators to deliver exceptional educational experiences and make it easier for students to achieve their goals. Since then, we’ve grown into a platform trusted by institutions across the country.
Coursedog is the Intelligent Academic Operations Platform, empowering 400+ colleges and universities to better serve over 3.3 million students. Our platform brings together academic scheduling, curriculum and catalog management, assessment, and workflow automation — all designed to adapt to each institution’s unique needs and remove administrative roadblocks so educators can focus on helping students succeed.
We’re a remote-first, fast-growing company and a Forbes Top 500 U.S. Startup Employer, with a culture that prioritizes engagement, ownership, and impact. If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working with thoughtful teammates, and improving education at scale, you’ll feel right at home at Coursedog.
Working at Coursedog
Healthcare, Dental & Vision
We follow a fixed contribution model to promote equity and transparency. Every employee receives the same annual dollar amount to apply toward medical, dental, and vision coverage. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits your needs, whether that is a base-level option or more comprehensive coverage.
Depending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:
Employee-only coverage: 65% to 99% of monthly premiums
Employee plus dependents: 45% to 75% of monthly premiums
We partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness and support programs, including:
Spring Health (mental health support)
XP Health (vision benefits)
Carrot Fertility (family planning support)
One Medical (primary care)
We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Planning
To support long-term financial health, we offer a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan from day one of employment. Coursedog provides a 4% employer match on your total compensation (subject to federal limits) each pay period for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.
Paid Time Off
We trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. That’s why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy — because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.
Remote-First Since Inception
We were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.
Equity
As a valued contributor to our collective success, you’ll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.
Paid Parental Leave
We proudly support working parents with industry-leading benefits. Employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave. This benefit is available to all eligible employees, regardless of gender or family structure.