Manual QA Tester: Precision-Driven Quality Advocate

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a detail-oriented Manual QA Tester to ensure software applications meet quality standards before release. You will execute manual test cases, review requirements, and document defects clearly.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and ability to collaborate with remote teams using Jira, TestRail, and Azure DevOps. Remote-friendly with a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience creating and executing manual test cases.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects.
• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps.
• Ability to translate requirements into effective test scenarios.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Manual testing

Defect identification

Test documentation

Requirements analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

Simera is seeking a detail-oriented Manual QA Tester to ensure software applications meet quality standards before release. You will execute manual test cases, review requirements, and document defects clearly.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and ability to collaborate with remote teams using Jira, TestRail, and Azure DevOps. Remote-friendly with a fast-paced environment.