QA Engineer

Summary

Join Sweed, a product-driven startup, as a Senior QA Engineer to contribute to our all-in-one cannabis retail platform. Collaborate with the development team, product managers, and designers to ensure quality. Perform manual and automated testing, identify and track defects, and improve QA processes. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices. We offer a remote-first environment with flexible hours, paid time off, medical insurance, equipment reimbursement, and more. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of QA experience, strong knowledge of QA methodologies, and excellent communication skills. Experience with test automation and specialized testing areas is a plus.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a QA engineer or in a similar role, with a focus on manual testing of complex software products
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, with hands-on experience in manual testing
• Experience in backend, frontend and e2e testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to think critically and identify potential risks and areas of improvement
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Independent and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and a drive for continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high-quality results

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the development team, product managers, and designers to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Perform manual testing, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing, to validate complex functionality, edge cases, and user scenarios
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking systems, and work closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution
• Continuously improve the QA process by proposing and implementing best practices, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality goals, testing timelines, and release plans
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools is a plus
• Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, or other specialized testing areas is a plus
• Experience with mobile testing will be a plus
• Proactivity – We love team members who take initiative and provide feedback
• Critical thinking – We value problem-solvers who think beyond just writing code
• Adaptability – Our industry is evolving fast, and we need people who thrive in change

Benefits

• Salary in USD (B2B contract with the US company)
• 100% remote – We’re a remote-first company, no offices needed!
• Flexible working hours – Core team time: 09:00-15:00 GMT (flexible per team)
• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 12 holidays per year
• 3 sick leave days
• Medical insurance after probation
• Equipment reimbursement (laptops, monitors, etc.)