Quality Assurance Engineer – 4 month contract

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

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and implement detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Conduct both manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and Windows desktop platforms.

• Carry out functional, regression, integration, smoke, exploratory, compatibility, and performance testing activities.

• Verify new features and enhancements against business and technical requirements.

• Maintain software quality throughout the entire development lifecycle.

• Design, construct, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and test suites.

• Develop and execute automated tests using tools such as Ranorex, Mabl, Postman, Selenium, or other similar platforms.

• Increase automation coverage across key workflows and business processes.

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and release processes.

• Utilize AI-powered testing tools and automation capabilities to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

• Identify, document, reproduce, and monitor software defects.

• Collaborate with developers to investigate root causes and validate fixes.

• Conduct risk assessments and assist in defect prioritization efforts.

• Engage in root cause analysis activities and suggest preventive measures.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, Technical Support, and other stakeholders to meet quality standards.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, retrospectives, and release planning.

• Provide testing estimates, risk assessments, and recommendations for release readiness.

• Advocate for a shift-left testing culture and promote quality best practices.

• Manage and maintain test environments, test data, and testing configurations.

• Utilize Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, reporting, and collaboration.

• Support testing activities in cloud and virtualized environments.

• Maintain testing documentation and ensure the traceability of testing efforts.

• Assist in the investigation and validation of customer-reported issues.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Support teams to diagnose production issues.

• Verify fixes and support quality assurance activities for production releases.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.

• Strong expertise in automated testing.

• Proven experience in testing:

• - Web applications

• - Mobile applications

• - Windows desktop applications

• Practical experience with test automation tools such as:

• - Ranorex

• - Mabl

• - Postman

• - Selenium or comparable frameworks

• Experience in building and maintaining automated test suites.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Proficiency in using Azure DevOps for:

• - Test management

• - Defect tracking

• - Collaboration and reporting

• Experience in dynamic software development environments.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and the integration of automated testing.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to work independently while effectively collaborating with distributed teams.

• **Nice-to-Haves**

• Experience with AI-powered testing tools and AI-assisted QA workflows.

• ISTQB, ISEB, or equivalent QA certification.

• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter.

• Experience in testing cloud-hosted applications and virtualized environments.

• Knowledge of accessibility testing, security testing, and compliance testing.

• Background in healthcare, dental, medical, or regulated software environments.

• Experience working within globally distributed development teams.

• Exposure to Azure cloud environments, VMware, or Hyper-V.

• A continuous learning mindset with enthusiasm for emerging QA technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends).

• Health Care Reimbursement.

• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement.

• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement.

• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans.

• Continuous Learning Bonus.

• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms.

• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!