Senior Manual QA Engineer
Type of Employment:
Contractor
Location:
Remote work
Description
We are looking for a detailed-oriented Manual QA Engineer to join our project on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the high quality of our digital products across Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), and API layers. You will design comprehensive test scenarios, perform end-to-end testing, validate backend microservices using Postman, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless user experience.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a detailed-oriented Manual QA Engineer to join our project on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the high quality of our digital products across Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), and API layers. You will design comprehensive test scenarios, perform end-to-end testing, validate backend microservices using Postman, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless user experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business and technical requirements to identify testing needs and potential risks.
- Develop, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, checklists, and other testing documentation.
- Perform manual testing of web applications, including functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and smoke testing.
- Identify, document, track, and verify software defects throughout their lifecycle.
- Conduct API testing and validate backend functionality.
- Perform database testing and verify data integrity using SQL queries.
- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning.
- Take ownership of QA activities within the project and ensure appropriate test coverage.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, methodologies, and overall product quality.
- Support and mentor less experienced QA engineers when needed.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on manual testing.
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC processes.
- Experience creating and maintaining test documentation.
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or similar.
- Good knowledge of SQL and experience with database testing.
- Experience with bug-tracking and test-management tools (Jira, TestRail, or similar).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English.
