QA Test Engineer

QA Test Engineer Salary: $52,500-$70,000 Benefits include: Paid vacation, holiday and sick time Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 401(k)/profit sharing a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven QA Test Engineer to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manual mobile application testing , excellent test design skills, and the ability to thoroughly evaluate application functionality from an end-user perspective. This role is primarily focused on executing and improving manual testing efforts across mobile platforms. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of software quality assurance principles, be capable of identifying risks and gaps in functionality, and possess a basic understanding of test automation concepts and frameworks. Deep hands-on automation experience is not required. Key Responsibilities Execute comprehensive manual testing activities for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Analyze business and functional requirements and translate them into detailed test scenarios and test cases. Validate application functionality, usability, compatibility, and overall user experience. Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through resolution. Perform positive, negative, regression, exploratory, boundary, and edge-case testing. Prioritize testing efforts based on business impact, risk, and release timelines. Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, designers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve product quality. Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies. Provide clear and concise test status updates, defect reports, and quality assessments. Support automation initiatives by identifying repetitive test cases that may be candidates for automation. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and testing methodologies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on manual testing . Hands-on experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. Strong understanding of test case design, test execution, defect management, and quality assurance best practices. Experience creating comprehensive test scenarios based on product requirements. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize testing efforts and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills Basic understanding of test automation concepts and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cypress, or similar tools. Some exposure to automated testing practices, with an interest in expanding automation knowledge. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Experience with defect and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC). Experience testing mobile applications in fast-paced product development environments. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong manual tester with a passion for finding defects and improving product quality. Experienced in mobile application testing and user experience validation. Sharp, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks and test gaps. Possesses working knowledge of automation concepts without requiring extensive hands-on automation experience. Thrives in a collaborative Agile environment and demonstrates strong ownership of testing deliverables.