Remote Functional Tester

About the Role

Join a high-performance team as a Remote Functional Tester, where you will play an integral role in ensuring software reliability across digital products used by global clients. This fully remote opportunity empowers detail-oriented professionals to make meaningful contributions from anywhere while collaborating with engineering and product teams to build intuitive, error-free systems. With an annual compensation of $90,490, this position offers both growth and stability in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Testing Execution

• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive functional test cases based on system requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and developers to verify that product features align with expected functionality.
• Report and track software defects with precision using issue management tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.

Regression & Smoke Testing

• Conduct periodic regression tests to ensure new updates do not disrupt existing functionality.
• Perform smoke tests post-deployment to validate critical application flows in real time.

Requirement Analysis

• Engage in sprint kickoff sessions and backlog refinement discussions to offer test coverage insights.
• Analyze business workflows and create traceability matrices to ensure every requirement is testable and accounted for.

Agile Collaboration

• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with QA automation engineers to identify opportunities for test automation in repetitive functional flows.

Tools & Technology Environment

Testing Platforms

• Experience using platforms such as TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray to manage test cases and generate insightful test coverage reports.

Bug Tracking Systems

• Familiarity with defect management tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or YouTrack for reporting and resolving issues quickly.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Leverage Confluence and Slack for documentation and communication across cross-functional remote teams.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Professional Expertise

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in functional testing of web-based applications.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and basic backend validation is a plus.

Technical Proficiency

• Ability to write clear, concise, and repeatable test cases and scripts.
• Competence in using browser developer tools and basic SQL queries for validation.

Soft Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail combined with a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Effective communicator able to convey technical issues in user-friendly language.
• Strong time management skills to independently meet remote testing deadlines.

Innovation-Driven Culture

Our team operates in a setting where creative problem-solving is a buzzword, but it's also a commitment. Our testing teams use early access features, experiment with exploratory testing techniques, and continuously refine user feedback loops. You will have the freedom to recommend new tools, introduce visual testing frameworks, and help evolve testing standards that shape scalable digital products.

Work-from-Home Experience

Empowered Remote Setup

• Fully remote with flexible hours to support work-life integration.
• Access to cloud-based testing environments and virtual machines.
• Inclusive team culture that fosters feedback, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.

Global Collaboration

• Join diverse, international QA teams spanning multiple time zones.
• Participate in remote team-building events and weekly learning circles focused on emerging trends like AI-assisted testing and low-code testing platforms.

Career Growth & Development

This role provides a direct path to QA leadership and test automation careers. Gain exposure to advanced tools and methodologies that are transforming the QA landscape, including:

• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Continuous Testing in CI/CD pipelines
• Integration of testing into DevOps culture

Regular performance reviews and skill development roadmaps ensure you evolve as both a technical and strategic testing professional.

Why You Should Apply

If you're a tech-savvy QA expert who loves catching functional issues before they reach end users, and you're looking to thrive in a supportive and innovative remote-first environment, this role is for you. Beyond the $90,490 salary, you will join a mission-focused team that values your contributions, prioritizes user experience, and encourages you to be a champion of quality.

Call to Action

Ready to elevate your QA career? Step into a role that values your analytical mindset, encourages innovation, and offers the freedom of remote work. Take the next step in your QA journey and help shape our quality assurance ecosystem, where every click, screen, and user interaction you validate directly impacts user satisfaction and product excellence.