Manual QA Engineer – Remote, 5+ Years Experience

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Manual QA Engineer to join our remote team. The role focuses on ensuring the quality, reliability, and usability of web, mobile, and back‑end systems for our software products.

Key responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute manual test cases, test plans, and testing scenarios.
• Perform regression, smoke, exploratory, and usability testing across browsers, devices, and platforms.
• Validate APIs and back‑end functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno.
• Write and run SQL queries to verify data integrity.
• Document, report, and track bugs with clear evidence and reproducible steps.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX teams to confirm requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Apply AI/LLM tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor to enhance QA workflows.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manual QA testing experience for web and back‑end applications.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle, and test design techniques.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Availability to work primarily in Eastern Time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET preferred).

Required skills

• Jira
• Zephyr
• QMetry
• TestRail
• Postman
• Bruno
• SQL
• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Cursor