Manual QA Engineer

This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in software testing who is ready to take ownership of quality initiatives and contribute to the evolution of our testing infrastructure.

• Test Process Improvement: Proactively identify and suggest improvements in test practices, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative measures.

• Manual Test Execution: Apply manual testing techniques (Black Box, Grey Box) to validate functional, UI/UX, and integration aspects of web and mobile applications.

• Test Planning & Documentation: Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with product specifications and user stories.

• Defect Tracking and Analysis: Log, track, and analyze defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Project QA Support: Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements review to release validation.

• Quality Reporting: Generate and maintain test execution reports and quality metrics dashboards to support product release decisions.

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous refinement of QA processes and documentation standards across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent professional experience or higher qualifications may also be considered.

• Experience: 

  • 2–3 years of experience in manual software testing in a fast-paced development environment.

  • Experience testing web and/or mobile applications.

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Certifications: ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level or equivalent certification (highly desirable).

• Language: English Fluent, Spanish Fluent.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the defect life cycle.

• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and documentation.

• Ability to analyse business and functional requirements to create detailed test scenarios.

• Experience with various testing types: exploratory, regression, smoke, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Familiarity with:

  • Test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr).

  • Issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).

Soft Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to adapt quickly and work independently in dynamic settings.