Remote Testing & QA Engineer

Introduction

Join a forward-thinking technology team as a Remote Testing & QA Engineer and help shape the future of quality and performance across digital products. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about rigorous testing methodologies, seamless user experiences, and ensuring software excellence at every stage of the development cycle. As part of a fully distributed team, you will help shape and improve our global quality assurance standards. Your contributions will extend beyond writing test cases—you will act as a gatekeeper for system reliability, bringing a deep understanding of both manual and automated testing techniques, championing continuous improvement, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver superior digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Quality Planning

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies tailored for new features and applications.
• Champion early involvement in the development lifecycle to identify quality risks and testability issues.
• Collaborate on acceptance criteria and test case development based on product requirements.

Functional and Exploratory Testing

• Conduct manual exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability concerns.
• Execute regression tests to ensure legacy functionality remains intact during feature additions.
• Lead and refine test case creation using modern testing tools and frameworks.

Automation Design & Execution

• Implement automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend services.
• Regularly review and update automated tests to align with application updates.
• Continuously enhance automation pipelines to support rapid development cycles and scalability.

CI/CD and DevOps Alignment

• Integrate test automation seamlessly into continuous integration and continuous deployment workflows.
• Work closely with DevOps to maintain reliable test environments and ensure the integrity of test data.
• Monitor and troubleshoot test failures within CI pipelines, providing timely feedback to developers.

Collaborative Quality Advocacy

• Collaborate across multiple departments, such as product development, software engineering, and UX, to embed quality practices into every sprint.
• Provide mentorship to junior QA engineers and serve as a subject matter expert in QA tooling and processes.
• Advocate for user-centric design and assist in usability testing and feedback sessions.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain clear, concise, and actionable defect reports that help expedite resolutions.
• Track and report on key quality metrics, including defect leakage, test coverage, and release confidence.
• Support compliance efforts by documenting testing procedures and outcomes in regulated environments.

Work Environment

We operate in a fully remote, asynchronous work environment that supports global collaboration. You’ll be empowered to structure your day with flexibility, working across time zones while staying aligned through structured team meetings, sprint rituals, and virtual workshops. We prioritize psychological safety, continuous learning, and outcome-driven work, where team members are trusted to own their deliverables and innovate freely.

Tools and Technologies

• Testing Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, or similar
• CI/CD Platforms: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
• Bug & Test Case Management: Jira, TestRail, Zephyr
• Version Control: Git, Bitbucket
• Monitoring & Logs: New Relic, Sentry, Datadog
• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, GraphQL Playground
• Cross-platform Testing: BrowserStack, Sauce Labs
• Performance Testing: k6, JMeter, Gatling

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in QA and testing, preferably within agile software teams
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, including black box, white box, and gray box testing
• Experience developing test automation scripts and maintaining scalable test frameworks.
• Excellent command of software development lifecycle processes
• Proficient in writing SQL queries for data validation and backend testing
• Ability to thrive in a remote, self-managed environment
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1
• Exposure to security testing fundamentals
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of behavior-driven development (BDD) practices using Cucumber or SpecFlow
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for test environments

Career Development and Growth

This opportunity is tailored for professionals looking to expand their impact and technical depth. As a Remote Testing & QA Engineer, you will help shape testing practices and influence product quality on a global scale. You'll gain access to leadership development programs, internal workshops, and mentoring sessions. Whether your path leads to QA architecture, engineering management, or product quality leadership, you’ll find robust career mobility and skill-building support within our culture. Employees are encouraged to propose initiatives, lead guilds, and represent QA excellence across cross-functional teams.

Salary and Perks

We offer a competitive annual salary of $118,544, with additional benefits that promote balance, learning, and well-being. Perks include:

• Remote work flexibility and location independence
• Learning stipends for certifications, conferences, and online education
• Health and wellness programs, including reimbursements for fitness memberships
• Equipment and home office setup allowance
• Generous paid time off and mental health days
• Peer recognition bonuses and performance incentives

Why Join Us

This position blends forward-thinking technology with a commitment to reliability. You'll ensure that customers worldwide experience seamless, stable digital products while contributing to the continuous evolution of testing best practices. Your work has a direct impact on product excellence, user trust, and team performance. Our QA team is not an afterthought—it’s a strategic function that drives our mission forward.

Call to Action

Ready to make quality the cornerstone of cutting-edge products? Step into a position that values your testing expertise, encourages innovation, and empowers you to grow without limits. Apply now to join a remote-first engineering culture where your impact on performance, reliability, and end-user satisfaction will be celebrated every day. Let’s raise the bar on quality—together, from anywhere.