Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual + Automation | SaaS) – RemotePosition Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for releases & sprints)About the RoleWe’re hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Tester) to ensure software is fully tested, reliable, and production-ready before release.This role blends:Manual testingAutomationDefect trackingCollaboration with engineeringYou will act as the final quality gate — catching issues before users ever see them.If you’re someone who:Finds edge cases others missWrites clean, structured test casesCares about product qualityThis role fits you well.What You’ll OwnTest Planning & CoverageDesign test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteriaDefine test coverage across:FeaturesIntegrationsRegression flowsCollaborate with product & engineering teams to align on requirementsManual Testing (Core)Execute:Functional testingRegression testingUI/UX validationCross-browser & cross-device testingLog bugs in:JiraAzure DevOpsProvide:Clear reproduction stepsScreenshots/videosRetest fixes and validate impacted areasAutomation TestingBuild and maintain test scripts using:SeleniumCypressPlaywrightIntegrate tests into CI/CD pipelines:GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CIMonitor failures and debug issuesPerformance & API TestingConduct load/stress testing using:Apache JMeterLocustTest APIs using:PostmanSupport security testing and vulnerability checksDocumentation & ReportingMaintain:Test casesTest plansTest resultsTrack quality metrics:Defect densityCoveragePass/fail ratesReport insights and risks to stakeholdersCollaboration (Critical)Work closely with developers to:Reproduce bugsIdentify root causesParticipate in:Sprint planningStandupsRetrospectivesAdvocate for quality across the SDLCWhat Makes You a Strong FitYou catch edge cases others missYou write clear, structured test casesYou balance speed with thoroughnessYou communicate issues clearly to developersYou take ownership of product qualityRequired Experience & Skills2+ years in QA / software testingExperience with:Jira or similar toolsTest management tools (TestRail, Zephyr)Familiarity with:Selenium / Cypress / PlaywrightStrong understanding of:SDLCAgile workflowsNice to Have (Top Candidates)Experience in:SaaS / enterprise productsAPI testing experience (Postman, RestAssured)CI/CD integration exposureSecurity or compliance-heavy environmentsWhat a Typical Day Looks LikeReview requirements and write test casesExecute manual and automated testsLog and track bugs with clear documentationCollaborate with developers on fixesValidate builds and regression resultsReport quality metrics and risksIn short: You ensure nothing broken reaches production.Key Metrics (KPIs)Defects caught before releaseRegression test coverageBug resolution turnaround timeRelease quality (low critical defects in production)Stakeholder confidence in product qualityWhy This Role Stands OutDirect impact on product qualityExposure to both manual + automation testingStrong collaboration with engineering teamsGrowth into:Senior QA EngineerAutomation EngineerQA LeadApply NowIf you:Break things before users doCare about quality deeplyThink through edge cases naturallyThis role is a strong fit.Originally posted on Himalayas