Remote Qa Engineer Ii

Summary

Join Outliant, a fully remote digital product development company, as a QA Engineer II! You will be a key advocate for quality, ensuring our products meet the highest standards. This mid-level role involves designing, executing, and automating comprehensive test plans, utilizing various testing methodologies. You will collaborate with development teams, analyze test results, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Outliant offers a supportive and collaborative remote work environment with excellent benefits.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements, technical specifications, user needs, and risk assessments
• 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
• Begin developing and maintaining basic automated test scripts, working under the guidance of experienced engineers to improve testing efficiency
• Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues
• Analyze test results to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations for preventing similar issues in the future
• 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
• 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
• Effectively report issues and collaborate with the development team
• Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• 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