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:<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul>About the role:As a QA Engineer II, youll be an advocate for quality, ensuring our products meet the highest standards. Youll utilize your understanding of testing methodologies to design, execute, and automate comprehensive test plans. Youll confidently navigate established testing routines and processes while taking initiative to tackle new challenges and navigate unforeseen issues.Seniority Level: Mid LevelResponsibilities:Primary Responsibilities (90%)<ul><li>Test Planning and Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements, technical specifications, user needs, and risk assessments.</li><li>Test Execution: Execute test cases with precision, combining manual and automated testing techniques to identify defects and ensure software functionality, reliability, and performance across all user journeys.</li><li>Test Automation: Begin developing and maintaining basic automated test scripts, working under the guidance of experienced engineers to improve testing efficiency.</li><li>Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues.</li><li>Root Cause Analysis: Analyze test results to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations for preventing similar issues in the future.</li><li>Regression Testing: Own and architect the regression testing process, ensuring existing features remain functional with new code changes. Implement strategies for efficient regression test execution and optimization.</li><li>Defect Management: Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., ClickUp). Collaborate effectively with development teams to facilitate timely and efficient resolution, ensuring clear communication and traceability throughout the process.</li><li>Communication Skills: Effectively report issues and collaborate with the development team.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities (10%)<ul><li>Documentation: Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Participate in analyzing current testing processes and suggest improvements under supervision. Actively participate in and lead initiatives to improve the teams QA processes and practices.</li><li>Performance and Security Testing: Lead or actively participate in performance and security testing activities. Conduct performance testing to assess software scalability and responsiveness under load. Collaborate with security specialists to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the software meets industry security standards.</li><li>Test Environment Management: Manage and maintain complex test environments that closely mimic production conditions, ensuring realistic and reliable testing. Implement automation and optimization strategies for test environment provisioning and configuration.</li><li>Team Collaboration and Mentorship: Support senior team members in monitoring project progress and quality, learning to identify and escalate critical issues. Lead knowledge sharing sessions and mentor junior QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. Develop training materials and contribute to the teams overall QA expertise.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>3 to 4 years of experience as a QA Engineer</li><li>Proven experience in software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.</li><li>Experience with and a good understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for test automation.</li><li>Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot complex testing issues.</li><li>Strong background in Web Application and API Testing.</li><li>Performance testing (JMeter, Lighthouse, or similar).</li><li>Basic understanding of UI/UX testing and UX principles.</li><li>Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments. </li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Must be able to work in the EST timezone</li></ul>Nice to have:<ul><li>Experience with industry-standard test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Appium, Playwright, Robot Framework etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of using Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development (BDD).</li><li>Familiarity with BrowserStack as a testing tool</li><li>Experience with SQL, AWS, and quantitative data analysis (for reviewing features or backend optimizations using AWS or Snowflake)</li><li>Conversion tracking (GTM, GA4)</li><li>Experience with split testing and CRO/VWO tools</li><li>Knowledge of SEO/SEM principles</li><li>Compliance and Security testing experience, including Accessibility testing</li><li>Familiarity with Selenium (JavaScript) and Playwright for automation frameworks</li><li>Version control experience with Git</li></ul>What’s in it for you?As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:<ul><li>Work wherever you choose.</li><li>Unlimited PTO.</li><li>Non-working holidays per country of residence.</li><li>Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions.</li><li>Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.</li><li>Referral bonuses.</li><li>Monthly internet stipend.</li><li>Career growth support.</li><li>Fun and casual work environment.</li><li>Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.</li><li>We are a diverse, global team! 🌍</li></ul>Important NoticeTo ensure the legitimacy of job opportunities, we strongly recommend that you solely rely on positions posted here on our official website: <a target="_blank" href="http://outliant.com/careers">outliant.com/careers</a>.All our current job openings require video interviews conducted in either or both synchronous (via Google Meet) and asynchronous (via Willo) formats. Kindly refrain from accepting offers that appear suspicious. For any inquiries or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via email at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:recruitment@outliant.com">recruitment@outliant.com</a>.Please be assured that we are fully committed to maintaining integrity in our hiring process.

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