Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description:

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software solutions for portfolio companies and clients. This remote, part-time or full-time role offers the flexibility to work with global teams, enabling you to design and execute test plans, identify issues, and collaborate with developers to deliver high-quality, bug-free applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets both functional and non-functional requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and security.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Perform regression testing, load testing, and usability testing to ensure software quality.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Stay updated on QA best practices, tools, and technologies to continuously improve testing processes.
• Advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring a user-centric approach.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in quality assurance or a related role (open to less experienced candidates with strong potential).
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in manual and automated testing methodologies.
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or Appium).
  • Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or JavaScript) for writing test scripts.
  • Knowledge of bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are a plus but not required.