Quality Assurance Engineer - Contract

Note: This is a contract position. Please apply only if you are open to remote contracts.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manual Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years of professional experience to join our team on a contract basis. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by designing and executing thorough testing strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in manual testing, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional software experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and track software defects; work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate actively in design and code reviews to uphold high-quality standards.
• Analyze user stories and requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Provide clear and timely updates on testing progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Continuously assess and suggest improvements to existing QA processes and practices.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and manual testing.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, QA processes, and best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex system requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Proficiency with defect tracking and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Exposure to automated testing tools like Selenium, Appium, or TestComplete is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate issues and ideas.