Software QA Engineer II
Company: PHOTRONICS INC
Location: Brookfield
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description For more than 50 years,
Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology,
powering innovation behind the world’s most advanced devices. Our
success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of
our people. We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer II
to join our Corporate Headquarters in Brookfield, CT. This
mid-level role plays a key part in designing, developing, and
implementing automated and manual testing strategies that ensure
the quality, reliability, and performance of the software
supporting our photomask technology operations. You will work both
independently and collaboratively with developers, stakeholders,
and fellow QA engineers to build robust test environments and
automation frameworks that will help lay the foundation for a
future QA department. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who
thrives on problem-solving, learning new technologies, and
contributing to impactful engineering solutions. You’ll be part of
a highly collaborative team with opportunities to grow your
technical expertise into long-term career pathways. Location:
Corporate Headquarters – Brookfield, CT (US). This is an on-site
position; remote work is not available at this time.
Responsibilities Design and implement automated testing frameworks
for functional, regression, and performance testing. Develop
detailed, well-structured test plans and test cases based on
requirements and design documents. Execute both manual and
automated tests; identify, document, and track defects using tools
such as GitLab. Collaborate closely with developers and
stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure comprehensive test
coverage. Perform API testing (REST/SOAP) and validate data
integrity for photomask-related applications. Maintain, optimize,
and troubleshoot test environments while ensuring accurate QA
process documentation. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD
pipelines and deliver clear reporting on test metrics. Stay current
with industry trends, emerging QA tools, and modern automation
practices. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills & Attributes) Solid understanding of the
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies (Agile,
Scrum, DevOps). Proficiency with automated testing tools such as
Selenium, Cypress, or Postman. Strong knowledge of database
technologies and SQL for data validation. Understanding of web
services, RESTful and SOAP APIs, and data formats (JSON, XML).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
Basic programming skills (Java, Python, or similar) for test
automation scripting. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and
debugging capabilities. Excellent communication skills, with the
ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse
audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and
priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience 3–5 years of QA
experience with strong emphasis on test automation. Proven
experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test
environments. QA certifications such as ISTQB or CSQE preferred.
Experience mentoring or guiding junior QA engineers is a plus.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Why
Photronics Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation
for the world’s biggest tech companies. Work in a collaborative,
growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real
impact. Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding a
talented accounting team. Enjoy stability, challenge, and
opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success
Competitive salary and annual bonus program. Equity compensation
eligibility. Full suite of health and welfare benefits. 401k with
company match. Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to
equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or
expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable
accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs
or practices. Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited
resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies.
Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this
opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency
engagement process will be considered the sole property of
Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired.
Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and
assigned to this role may submit candidates.
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