QA Engineer III

About us:

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Our Core Values:

Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional—as individuals, teams, and organizations. There is no standard high enough, and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.

Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.

World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices, and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role:

As a QA Engineer III, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products by applying your in-depth understanding of testing principles and practices. You'll leverage your established knowledge of testing methodologies to independently design, execute, and optimize comprehensive test plans. You'll effectively analyze test results, identify and diagnose defects, and work collaboratively with developers to achieve efficient resolution.

Seniority Level: Senior

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities (80%)

• Test Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements, technical specifications, user needs, and risk assessments.

• Test Execution: Execute test cases with precision, combining manual and automated techniques to identify defects and ensure software functionality, reliability, and performance.

• Test Automation: Opportunity to lead the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks, setting standards for testing efficiency and coverage. The extent of automation responsibilities will be determined by the team’s needs and the current project priorities.

• Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues.

• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze test results to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement, and recommend preventive measures.

• Regression Testing: Own and architect the regression testing process, ensuring existing features remain functional with new code changes.

• Defect Management: Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems, collaborating effectively with development teams for timely resolution.

• Communication Skills: Effectively report issues and collaborate with the development team.

Additional Responsibilities (20%)

• Documentation: Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance QA processes, introducing innovative tools and methodologies.

• Performance and Security Testing: Conduct performance testing to assess scalability and responsiveness, and collaborate with security specialists to ensure software meets industry standards.

• Test Environment Management: Manage and maintain complex test environments that mimic production conditions, implementing automation and optimization strategies.

• Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor junior QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions.

Requirements:

• 5+ 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.

• Familiarity with Selenium (JavaScript) and Playwright for automation frameworks

• Strong background in Web Application and API Testing

• Performance testing (JMeter, Lighthouse, or similar)

• Version control experience with Git

• Basic understanding of UI/UX testing and UX principles

• 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.

• Experience in leading a team that significantly influences project outcomes and enhances team practices, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• 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.

• Career growth support.

• Fun and casual work environment.

• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.

• We are a diverse, global team! 🌍

Important Notice

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