Job title: qa engineer (manual & automation) – contractor (remote)
location: open to latam (remote)
job type: full-time contractor
responsibilities
* work closely with product and development teams to develop, execute, and automate test cases based on requirements and user stories.
* participate in the development lifecycle early to create test infrastructure, setups, and early integration testing.
* ensure saas and cloud testing strategy aligns with continuous delivery processes.
* assess and improve existing test cases and identify gaps in test coverage.
* develop and enhance test automation tools and frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing.
* coach and mentor junior qa engineers on best practices and test methodologies.
* act as a champion for quality, promoting best practices to improve overall code quality.
* continuously research new qa tools, technologies, and approaches and implement where relevant.
* execute functional, non-functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing.
* manage defects, provide clear reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
requirements
* bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
* 4–6 years of experience in manual testing, preferably in saas or cloud applications.
* strong understanding of qa concepts, test methodologies, and agile practices.
* experience in api testing and working with json/xml.
* familiarity with automation tools (selenium, cypress, jmeter) is a plus.
* proficient in at least one programming/scripting language: java, javascript, python, perl, or shell scripting.
* experience with ci/cd pipelines, version control (git/github/gitlab), and test case management tools (testrail, zephyr, jira).
* excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* bilingual in english and spanish.
contractor scheme & benefits
* contractor/freelancer role – payment on a monthly basis.
* 6 pto days per year plus u.s. holidays off.
* certification bonuses available annually.
* 100% remote with flexible latam coverage.
* all required equipment (laptop, headset) provided by the company.
job types: full-time, contract
contract length: 12 months
pay: up to $440,000.00 per month
application question(s):
* can you describe your hands-on experience in manual testing, including the types of applications or saas platforms you have tested and the methodologies you followed?
* have you worked with test automation tools like selenium, cypress, or jmeter? If yes, please describe the scope and complexity of your automation work.
* how would you rate your knowledge of qa concepts, test planning, and defect management? Can you give an example of a challenging issue you identified and resolved during testing?
* this is a full-time, remote contractor role. Could you please share your monthly salary expectations in usd?
work location: remote