Manual / Functional Tester - DFT - 08052026

RippedBoxStation; Manila; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RippedBoxStation in Manila is seeking a Junior Manual/Functional Tester to develop and execute manual test cases across web, mobile, and enterprise apps. You will participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality from planning through delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field, has up to 2 years of QA experience, and is familiar with SDLC/STLC, defect tracking, and test management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software testing or QA.
• Basic understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Familiarity with manual testing methodologies and defect lifecycle.
• 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 and communication skills.
• Ability to work under close guidance and daily supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases based on functional and business requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing for web, mobile, and enterprise apps.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects using defect management tools.
• Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing.
• Assist in preparing test plans, test scenarios, data, and execution reports.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs, and product owners to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and reviews.
• Maintain test documentation, evidence, and quality metrics.
• Follow QA processes and testing standards.
• Support domain-specific testing activities (insurance, financial, healthcare) where applicable.
• Escalate testing issues, risks, and blockers to senior QA.

Skills

Manual Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

UAT Support

Test Case Design

Defect Tracking

Agile & Scrum

Jira

SQL Basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

TestRail

HP ALM

Job description

Position: Manual / Functional Tester - Junior
Number of hours: 40 hours / week
Schedule: EST

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