Manual QA Tester BD

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a detail-oriented Manual QA Tester to ensure web applications meet established quality standards before release. The role involves executing manual test cases, reviewing requirements, and documenting defects with clear reproduction steps and expected results.

You will collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and other teams to investigate and resolve issues, maintain testing documentation, and perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing across

Qualifications

• Manual software testing and QA principles

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases and test scenarios to verify software functionality.
• Review requirements, user stories, and specifications to identify testing needs.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, checklists, and testing documentation.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software bugs and defects.
• Provide clear descriptions, reproduction steps, expected results, and actual results for reported issues.
• Retest resolved defects to confirm fixes are working as expected.
• Perform regression testing after new features, updates, or bug fixes.
• Test web applications across different browsers, devices, and environments when required.
• Validate application behavior against business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and other teams to investigate and resolve defects.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, and testing progress.
• Participate in release testing and quality validation activities.
• Assist with user acceptance testing when required.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality concerns to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and documentation.

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused Manual QA Tester to ensure software applications function correctly and meet established quality standards before release. The ideal candidate will have strong testing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to identify, reproduce, document, and communicate software defects clearly.

Responsibilities

• Executemanual test cases and test scenarios to verify software functionality.
• Review requirements, user stories, and specifications to identify testing needs.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, checklists, and testing documentation.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software bugs and defects.
• Provide clear descriptions, reproduction steps, expected results, and actual results for reported issues.
• Retest resolved defects to confirm fixes are working as expected.
• Perform regression testing after new features, updates, or bug fixes.
• Test web applications across different browsers, devices, and environments when required.
• Validate application behavior against business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and other teams to investigate and resolve defects.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, and testing progress.
• Participate in release testing and quality validation activities.
• Assist with user acceptance testing when required.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality concerns to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding ofmanual software testing and QA principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience creating and executing test cases.
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and document software defects accurately.
• Familiarity withbug tracking and test management tools.
• Understanding of functional, regression, integration, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Basic understanding of web technologies, APIs, or databases is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with remote teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience inmanual QA testing, software testing, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience creating and executing manual test cases.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience testing web or software applications.
• Experience performing functional and regression testing.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers and cross-functional teams.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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