SOFTGIC S.A.S. - 1224 - Manual QA Engineer

Client: SOFTGIC S.A.S.

Location: MEDELLIN , HID, mx

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

This is a remote position. We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of web, mobile, and back-end systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and passionate about delivering high-quality software products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Manual QA testing for web and back-end applications.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle, and test design techniques.
• Experience with QA and bug tracking tools such as Jira, Zephyr, QMetry, or TestRail.
• Experience with exploratory, usability, and risk-based testing.
• Basic knowledge of performance and security testing concepts.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Availability to work in Eastern Time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test cases, test plans, and testing scenarios.
• Perform regression, smoke, exploratory, and usability testing.
• Validate APIs and back-end functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno.
• Execute cross-browser, cross-device, and cross-platform testing.
• Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity.
• Report, document, and track bugs with clear evidence and detailed reproduction steps.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX teams to validate requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Provide feedback on product quality, usability, and performance.
• Apply AI/LLM tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor within QA workflows.