QA Analyst – AR & Web Applications, Manual Testing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design and implement manual test cases for AR Unity applications and functionalities within the web portal.

• Conduct exploratory, regression, functional, and compatibility testing on smartphones, tablets, and AR headsets.

• Validate new features and bug fixes before they are released.

• Identify, document, and track defects, including reproduction steps and severity/risk assessments.

• Work collaboratively with developers to prioritize and address issues.

• Conduct root cause analysis as necessary.

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Record testing results and provide clear, actionable reports.

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and Automation QA Engineers on quality objectives.

• Engage in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.

• Offer insights on edge cases and real-world usage scenarios.

• Advocate for QA best practices and quality standards across AR Unity and web-portal initiatives.

• Assist in release validation and sign-off procedures.

• Utilize AI tools like Claude to draft and refine test cases, generate edge-case and negative-test scenarios, summarize defects, enhance bug reports, and aid in root cause analysis.

• Investigate and suggest AI-driven QA tools and workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Over 3 years of experience in manual QA/software testing.

• Strong grasp of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices (functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility).

• Experience testing on smartphones (OS, Android), tablets (UWP), and AR headsets (e.g., HoloLens, Magic Leap).

• Ability to identify and clearly document bugs, glitches, and inconsistencies.

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and quality standards.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Skill in writing and refining test cases with Claude or other AI tools, exercising sound judgment on when AI output requires human verification.

• Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools like Jira and TestRail.

• Basic understanding of version control (Git, GitHub) is a plus.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• QA or software testing certification such as ISTQB or CSTE is a plus.

• Experience with AR/VR or Unity-based applications is a plus.

• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments is a plus.

• Basic scripting knowledge is an advantage but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, & Vision.

• Paid sick and personal days annually.

• $2,000 CAD tech stipend.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Company-wide holiday week closure during Christmas.