Senior Manual QA Engineer

Summary

Join Finalis's growing QA team as a Semi-Senior Software Quality Assurance professional. You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure high-quality software solutions. Leverage your QA experience to refine testing strategies, implement best practices, and guide junior team members. This role requires strong QA background, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. You will be responsible for various testing activities, including backend testing and defect management. Finalis offers a fully remote work environment and various benefits.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of professional QA experience, with a proven track record in test planning, execution, and optimization
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and industry best practices
• Experience working with QA tools (e.g., Jira, Figma) and familiarity with test automation/reporting platforms (Zebrunner preferred)
• Strong experience in backend/API testing, including RESTful and GraphQL endpoints, using tools like Postman
• Proficiency in validating queries, mutations, and schemas within GraphQL environments
• Comfortable with SQL for database validations and performing backend data checks
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines to support seamless integration and deployment processes
• Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent collaboration skills, enabling seamless interaction with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and designers
• Strong organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-driven, and committed to continuous improvement
• Team-oriented and eager to mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and shared learning

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and validate business and end-user requirements
• Ensure end-to-end traceability between requirements and test cases
• Anticipate quality risks and propose early mitigation strategies
• Design, plan, and execute functional, integration, regression, compatibility, usability, and non-functional tests (including backend and, if possible, performance tests) across web, mobile, and integration platforms
• Create, document, and maintain test cases, test data, and supporting documentation
• Participate in test planning and estimation, prioritizing test efforts based on system criticality and business needs
• Perform comprehensive backend testing on RESTful and GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman to validate endpoint responses, data integrity, authentication, and overall functionality
• Collaborate closely with the development team to identify areas of improvement, ensure services meet performance and reliability benchmarks, and maintain scalability across all backend components
• Identify, reproduce, and thoroughly document defects
• Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure timely defect resolution and re-testing
• Use tools like Jira to manage test cases, defects, and track test progress
• Apply and adapt testing methodologies as needed
• Leverage QA tools (Jira, Figma) and advanced platforms (e.g., Zebrunner) for enhanced reporting and test visibility
• Explore and implement performance testing strategies to improve test efficiency and product reliability
• Define and collect QA metrics to measure process effectiveness and product quality
• Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization, methodology enhancements, and tool improvements
• Maintain clear, ongoing communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on objectives and requirements
• Provide regular and concise test reports, including quality status and risk assessments
• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members, promoting best practices and a quality-focused culture within the team

Preferred Qualifications

Performance testing experience (e.g., using JMeter or Locust) is a strong plus

Benefits

• 100% Remote work (Work from wherever you want!)
• Competitive USD salary
• High-Speed Internet expenses allowance
• Generous Paid time-off (Vacation Time!)
• Additional 17 Flex Days (to use in national holidays or personal matters)
• Professional Growth Benefits in our E-Learning Platform (Coursera) (take your skills to the next level!) 🚀
• People Team Partner (to target your roadblocks and customize an action plan for your career path)
• Buddy Program
• Virtual After-Office Activities
• Diverse Culture & Inclusive environment