Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a clear understanding of the QA role.
• Perform manual testing using tools such as Browser DevTools, Postman, Swagger, or Charles Proxy.
• Test and verify REST APIs and monitor network traffic for debugging purposes.
• Report, track, and manage bugs using systems like JIRA, Bugzilla, Redmine or similar.
• Work in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban), including sprint ceremonies and continuous delivery cycles.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues beyond predefined test cases.
• Write clear, detailed, and accurate bug reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members (engineering, product, and design) to review requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to long-term QA strategy and quality planning, focusing on prevention and continuous process improvement.
• Write and maintain simple automated tests (e.g., Playwright, Cypress) with occasional guidance.
• Evaluate product changes for usability, identifying potential issues and gaps in automated coverage.
• Share knowledge, ask for help, and provide constructive feedback to peers and other QA team members.

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with manual testing and common QA tools (Browser DevTools, Postman, Swagger, Charles Proxy, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with bug tracking systems (JIRA, Bugzilla, Redmine, or similar).
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Basic understanding of test automation frameworks, with the ability to write simple automated tests.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to clearly report bugs and contribute to product discussions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Nice to Have (Bonus qualifications)

• Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or Zephyr.
• Prior experience defining QA strategies or improving testing processes.
• SQL knowledge for test case validation and data integrity checks.