The Manual QA Engineer is responsible for comprehensive manual testing of web applications, ensuring quality user experience, conducting API testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve methods and processes.
The Role We Need:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive 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:
- 3+ 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.
- Exposure to JavaScript automation frameworks like Playwright is considered an advantage.
- 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 technical video interview with our QA Lead and another team member at PadSplit for one (1) hour
- If warranted, the next step would be a final interview with our VP of Engineering for thirty (30) minutes.
- If warranted, then we move to contract!
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
JIRA
Playwright
Testrail
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