Functional Tester

RippedBoxStation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

RippedBoxStation in the Philippines seeks a details-oriented QA Tester to develop and execute manual test cases for web, mobile, and enterprise applications. You will support functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing, document defects, and verify fixes while collaborating with developers and product teams in an Agile environment.

The role emphasizes QA processes, test documentation, and quality metrics, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic tech squad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or application support.
• Basic understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Familiarity with manual testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, and testing best practices.
• Basic knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, HP ALM).
• Understanding of functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under close guidance and daily supervision.
• ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (Preferred)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Preferred)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) (Preferred)
• Scrum Foundations (Preferred)
• ITIL Foundation (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases based on functional and business requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support for web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools.
• Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure issues are resolved.
• Assist in preparing test plans, test scenarios, test data, and test execution reports.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and project teams to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Maintain test documentation, test evidence, and quality metrics.
• Follow established QA processes, testing standards, and software quality best practices.
• Support domain-specific testing activities (e.g., insurance platforms, financial systems, healthcare applications) where applicable.
• Escalate testing issues, risks, and blockers to senior QA team members when necessary.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Agile & Scrum familiarity

SDLC & STLC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

TestRail

HP ALM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases based on functional and business requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support for web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools.
• Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure issues are resolved.
• Assist in preparing test plans, test scenarios, test data, and test execution reports.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and project teams to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Maintain test documentation, test evidence, and quality metrics.
• Follow established QA processes, testing standards, and software quality best practices.
• Support domain-specific testing activities (e.g., insurance platforms, financial systems, healthcare applications) where applicable.
• Escalate testing issues, risks, and blockers to senior QA team members when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or application support.
• Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Familiarity with manual testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, and testing best practices.
• Basic knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, HP ALM).
• Understanding of functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under close guidance and daily supervision.

Preferred Certifications

• ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (Preferred)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Scrum Foundations
• ITIL Foundation (Preferred)

Technical Skills

• Manual Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Integration Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support
• Test Case Design & Execution
• Defect Management & Bug Reporting
• Test Documentation
• Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or HP ALM
• SDLC & STLC
• Agile & Scrum Methodologies
• Basic SQL (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office / Excel for Test Reporting