Manual QA Engineer

Waverley Software; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley Software Inc. is seeking a QA Engineer to join the client’s team in Wrocław to perform manual testing of desktop applications on Windows and macOS, including hardware peripherals.

You will design test plans, run smoke and regression tests, and contribute to automation-ready test cases with clear steps and data. You will report bugs in Jira, maintain test documentation, and collaborate with the automation group to define tests to automate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual testing experience for desktop apps.
• Experience testing software with hardware or peripherals.
• Knowledge of Windows and macOS, including logs and device management.
• Understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC and defect lifecycle.
• Experience with smoke, regression, functional and exploratory testing.
• Experience creating and maintaining test documentation.
• Hands-on Jira experience; familiarity with Xray or TestRail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of basic test automation concepts and a motivation to grow.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing of a desktop application on Windows and macOS with peripherals.
• Run smoke and regression testing within release trains and verify tickets.
• Design, review, and maintain test plans, cases, and checklists.
• Prepare automation-ready test cases with steps and data.
• Analyze and report bugs in Jira with steps, logs, and environment details.
• Create and manage test executions in Jira/Xray and track results.
• Contribute to automating regression and smoke checks with the automation team.
• Review automated test scenarios and decide what to automate.
• Gradually create and maintain your own automated scenarios with guidance.

Skills

Manual testing

Desktop testing

Hardware integration

Jira

Test documentation

Xray/TestRail

SDLC & QA methodologies

English (written and spoken)

Automation mindset

Tools

Jira

Xray

TestRail

Job description

Our client is a leading computer hardware company that delivers world-class, precision-engineered data solutions through sustainable, profitable partnerships. Their product portfolio is designed to maximize human potential with innovative, reliable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing of a desktop application on Windows and macOS together with physical storage devices
• Run smoke and regression testing within a regular release-train cycle and verify delivered tickets and bug fixes
• Design, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and checklists; consolidate and optimize existing test documentation
• Prepare automation-ready test cases with clear steps, expected results, and test data
• Analyze and report bugs in Jira with clear reproduction steps, logs, and device and environment details
• Create and manage test executions in Jira/Xray and track test results
• Contribute to automating regression and smoke checks together with the automation team
• Review and validate automated test scenarios and help define which tests should be automated
• Gradually create and maintain your own automated scenarios with guidance from the team

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manual testing, including desktop applications
• Experience testing software together with hardware or peripheral devices
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS (installation, updates, system settings, device management, logs)
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and the defect lifecycle
• Experience with smoke, regression, functional, and exploratory testing
• Experience creating and maintaining test documentation (test plans, test cases, checklists, bug reports)
• Hands‑on experience with Jira; experience with Xray or another test management tool (e.g., TestRail)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet release deadlines
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and product documentation
• Basic understanding of test automation concepts (what to automate, how automated tests work, how to analyze their results)
• Strong motivation to grow in test automation
• Upper-Intermediate English or higher (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

• Experience testing storage devices (external HDD/SSD, NAS, DAS) or other consumer electronics
• Hands‑on experience with test automation (e.g., Python, pytest, Playwright, or desktop automation tools)
• Experience with AI‑assisted testing tools