Manual QA Engineer

The Role We Need:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Temporary Manual QA Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our web applications deliver a seamless, high-quality user experience. Your ability to identify and resolve issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and uphold rigorous quality standards will be key to our success.

The Person We Are Looking For:

We need both a proactive and adaptable QA Engineer who thrives in dynamic startup environments. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of technical expertise, analytical prowess, and a passion for delivering exceptional software products. They should be able to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement in testing processes, and contribute to the company's rapid growth through their dedication to quality assurance.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Conduct comprehensive manual testing of web applications to identify, document, and track software issues with precision.

• Perform thorough UI testing to ensure a consistent and engaging user experience across multiple browsers and devices.

• Execute API testing to validate backend functionality, reliability, and performance.

• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, documenting results and crafting thorough bug reports using tools like JIRA or similar platforms.

• Manage and optimize test cases, with familiarity in tools like TestRail being a significant advantage.

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to uphold high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Enhance the quality assurance process by identifying opportunities to improve testing methodologies and practices.

• Conduct regression testing to verify stability and reliability before each release.

• Work within CI/CD environments, integrating tests into the deployment pipeline to support continuous delivery.

• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance overall product quality and team efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in manual testing, with a focus on web applications.

• Strong expertise in UI testing and API testing techniques.

• Proven ability to create detailed bug reports and manage them effectively.

• Proficiency with bug-tracking tools like JIRA and test management tools such as TestRail (or equivalent).

• Solid understanding of the SDLC and experience working in CI/CD environments.

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium is a plus.

• Strong English communication skills, with a minimum B2 level proficiency.

Interview Process:

• Your application will be reviewed for possible next steps by the Hiring Manager.

• If you meet eligibility requirements, the next step would be a video interview with a member of the PeopleOps team for about thirty (30) minutes.

• If warranted, the next step would be a video interview with our QA Lead at PadSplit for two (2) hours.

• If warranted, then we move to contract!

$20,000 - $30,000 a year

Temporary Contract Role – 4 Months

This is a short-term, temporary contract role with a duration of four (4) months.