Quality Assurance Engineer

Summary

Join People in Need as a remote QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of applications serving humanitarian work. Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive testing plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and advocate for best practices in QA.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience with both manual and automated testing (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and test management tools
• Experience writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Proficiency in testing web applications and APIs (REST, SOAP)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and testing environments
• Experience with performance and security testing is a plus
• Knowledge of scripting languages for automation (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Full working proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for various applications
• Identify, record, and thoroughly document bugs and issues
• Perform both manual and automated testing to ensure the quality of applications
• Ensure applications meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues
• Review and analyze user stories and acceptance criteria to define test strategies
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to ensure high-quality software
• Provide regular reports on testing progress, results, and defect tracking
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely project delivery
• Advocate for best practices in QA and ensure compliance with established quality standards

Benefits

• 25 days of paid leave annually; 3 sick days
• Laptop for work (also for personal use)
• PIN covers costs related to travelling abroad such as flights, accommodation, medical check-ups, vaccinations, travel insurance etc
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure
• Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; travel health insurance
• Relatively flexible working hours
• Access to internal e-learning and webinars
• Language courses
• International online induction for all the new staff (HQ + country programmes of RDD)