QA Engineer / Software Test Analyst - Senior

HireBooth; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

HireBooth is seeking a Senior Manual QA Tester to lead QA for our SaaS platform. The role focuses on functional, regression, and pre-release testing across web applications, with remote collaboration across a multinational team.

You will define test strategies, mentor peers, and coordinate testing with engineering, product, and analytics teams, ensuring release readiness during sprints and aligning with Australian business hours.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance/test analysis.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile environments.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy, execution approaches, and coverage for web-based SaaS apps.
• Perform thorough functional, regression, and pre-release testing to ensure quality.
• Identify, log, track, and retest defects using Jira and TestRail-like tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and analytics teams to influence release decisions.
• Scope and estimate QA efforts for sprint planning and deliverables.
• Mentor team members and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Adapt QA processes with future automation and AI-assisted testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Computer Science / IT degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

Senior Manual QA Tester / Software Test Analyst

Remote, Australia | Posted on 09/30/2026

• State/Province National Capital Region (Manila)
• Country Australia

Job Description

Senior Manual QA Tester / Software Test Analyst

Location: Remote (Must be residing in the Philippines)

Schedule: Full-time (Aligned with Australian Eastern Standard Time / AEST business hours)

Employment Type: Full-time (Probationary to Regular after 6-months)

Reports to: Software Development Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a leading SaaS payroll processing and rights management business, providing innovative technology solutions that simplify financial and legal operations for production companies. Their platform streamlines complex backend payout processes for contractors and crew members, improving operational visibility and enabling commercial decision-making.

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

Define test strategy, execution approaches, and coverage models for web-based SaaS applications.

Perform thorough functional, regression, and pre-release testing to ensure application integrity.

Identify, log, track, and retest defects using Jira and test management platforms like TestRail.

Collaborate closely with engineering leads, business analysts, and product managers to influence release decisions and quality standards.

Scope and estimate QA efforts for sprint planning and upcoming feature deliverables.

Participate in continuously improving QA processes, remaining adaptable to future test automation integration and AI-driven testing workflows.

Mentor and support team members to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

7+ years of industry experience in software quality assurance / test analyst roles.

In-depth understanding of the SDLC and hands-on experience in Agile development environments.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause identification.

Proven ability to work collaboratively and autonomously in a remote, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Technical Skills & Tooling

Practical familiarity with web applications built on modern front-end frameworks (such as Angular v17).

Hands-on experience with project and issue tracking systems (Jira) and documentation tools (Confluence).

Working knowledge of SQL or Azure SQL databases for data verification and query execution.

Awareness of CI/CD concepts (e.g., Azure DevOps) and enthusiasm for adopting automated testing and AI-assisted QA capabilities over time.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Prior experience in SaaS, payroll, or complex financial workflow platforms