Manual QA Tester - Early-Stage Ownership & Impact

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Manual QA Tester to strengthen risk-based testing, defect prevention, test design, automation, release confidence, and quality measurement.

This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering directly with colleagues across functions. As an early-stage company, the successful candidate will help create processes and systems behind the work, not just inherit a mature playbook.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate capability in risk-based testing, defect prevention, test design, automation, release confidence, and quality measurement.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for a QA tester scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, work independently, and document decisions.
• Experience building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities evolve.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across risk-based testing, defect prevention, test design, automation, release confidence, and quality measurement.
• Translate the priorities of the Manual QA Tester role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Risk-based testing

Defect prevention

Test design

Automation

Quality measurement

Communication

Education

Relevant education or equivalent

Tools

Automation frameworks

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Manual QA Tester to strengthen risk-based testing, defect prevention, test design, automation, release confidence, and quality measurement.

This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering directly with colleagues across functions. As an early-stage company, the successful candidate will help create processes and systems behind the work, not just inherit a mature playbook.