Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”
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About the role:
QA Engineer II
Seniority Level:
Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities (90%)
- Test Planning and Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements, technical specifications, user needs, and risk assessments.
- Test Execution: Execute test cases with precision, combining manual and automated testing techniques to identify defects and ensure software functionality, reliability, and performance across all user journeys.
- Test Automation: Begin developing and maintaining basic automated test scripts, working under the guidance of experienced engineers to improve testing efficiency.
- Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues.
- Root Cause Analysis: Analyze test results to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations for preventing similar issues in the future.
- Regression Testing: Own and architect the regression testing process, ensuring existing features remain functional with new code changes. Implement strategies for efficient regression test execution and optimization.
- Defect Management: Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., ClickUp). Collaborate effectively with development teams to facilitate timely and efficient resolution, ensuring clear communication and traceability throughout the process.
- Communication Skills: Effectively report issues and collaborate with the development team.
Test Planning and Strategy
Test Execution
Test Automation
Attention to Detail
Root Cause Analysis
Regression Testing
Defect Management
Communication Skills
Additional Responsibilities (10%)
- Documentation: Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in analyzing current testing processes and suggest improvements under supervision. Actively participate in and lead initiatives to improve the team's QA processes and practices.
- Team Collaboration and Mentorship: Support senior team members in monitoring project progress and quality, learning to identify and escalate critical issues. Lead knowledge sharing sessions and mentor junior QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. Develop training materials and contribute to the team's overall QA expertise.
Documentation
Continuous Improvement
Team Collaboration and Mentorship
Requirements
- 3 to 4 years of experience as a QA Engineer
- Proven experience in software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with and a good understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for test automation.
- Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot complex testing issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
3 to 4 years of experience as a QA Engineer
Proven experience in software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience with and a good understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for test automation.
Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot complex testing issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience with industry-standard test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Appium, Playwright, Robot Framework etc.)
- Knowledge of using Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development (BDD).
Experience with industry-standard test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Appium, Playwright, Robot Framework etc.)
Knowledge of using Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development (BDD).
What’s in it for you?
As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Work wherever you choose.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Non-working holidays per country of residence.
- Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions.
- Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.
- Referral bonuses.
- Continuous learning support.
- Mental health and well-being programs.
- Fun and casual work environment.
- Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.
- We are a diverse, global team! 🌍
Work wherever you choose.
Unlimited PTO.
Non-working holidays per country of residence.
Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions.
Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.
Referral bonuses.
Continuous learning support.
Mental health and well-being programs.
Fun and casual work environment.
Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.
We are a diverse, global team! 🌍
Important Notice
Please be assured that we are fully committed to maintaining integrity in our hiring process.