[Remote] QA Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VectorShift is seeking a QA Engineer to ensure the quality of their software products through meticulous manual testing. The role involves creating test plans, executing manual tests, identifying defects, and collaborating with developers and product managers to maintain high standards of software quality.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications
• Execute manual test cases to verify the functionality, usability, and performance of software applications across various platforms and devices
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Linear), providing clear and detailed reproduction steps
• Work closely with developers and product managers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure defects are resolved effectively
• Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not negatively impact existing functionality
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by preparing test scenarios and assisting end-users during testing phases
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date test documentation, including test cases, test results, and defect reports
• Advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing
• Familiarity with bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
• Basic knowledge of software development processes
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills to articulate defects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience testing web and/or mobile applications
• Familiarity with basic scripting or automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman) is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of SQL for database testing is an advantage

Company Overview

• VectorShift Builds, designs, prototypes, and deploys custom generative AI workflows. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.vectorshift.me.

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