QA Engineer

Luxoft Poland; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft Poland is seeking a QA Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. You will ensure quality of web applications and cloud-based products through manual testing and growing automation skills.

You will validate front-end functionality, data accuracy, and user experience across platforms, collaborating with developers, product managers, and senior QA engineers in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of QA experience with manual testing of web applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for web apps (functional, regression, exploratory).
• Identify, document, and track bugs with steps using Jira or similar tool.
• Write and maintain basic automated UI tests using Cypress with mentorship.
• Test RESTful APIs using Postman; verify responses and data integrity.
• Run basic SQL queries against PostgreSQL or similar DBs for data validation.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, test planning, and release readiness in Agile/Scrum.
• Maintain test documentation: plans, cases, and checklists.
• Collaborate with developers to translate features into testable scenarios.
• Assist in integrating basic automated checks into CI/CD pipelines with guidance from seniors.
• Flag usability and accessibility issues discovered during testing.

Skills

Manual testing

Postman API testing

SQL data verification

Defect tracking tools

Agile/Scrum experience

Communication skills

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Postman

Jira

TestRail

Cypress

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are seeking a motivated QA Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our web applications and cloud-based products through a combination of manual testing and growing automation skills.

You will play an important role in validating front-end functionality, user experience, and data accuracy across our platforms. This position involves working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values learning, continuous improvement, and attention to detail. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and senior QA engineers to ensure a high-quality experience for our end users.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for web applications, covering functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs with clear and reproducible steps using tools such as Jira or similar defect tracking systems.
• Write and maintain basic automated tests for UI workflows using Cypress or similar frameworks, with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, verifying response accuracy and data integrity.
• Perform basic data validation by writing simple SQL queries against PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, test planning sessions, and release readiness reviews within an Agile/Scrum team.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and checklists.
• Collaborate with developers to understand feature requirements and translate them into testable scenarios.
• Support the team in integrating basic automated checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions or Jenkins), with mentorship from senior engineers.
• Flag usability and accessibility issues discovered during manual testing.

Mandatory Skills Description

Experience

1–3 years of experience in QA, with a strong foundation in manual testing of web applications.

Core Skills

• Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test case design, boundary analysis, and regression testing.
• Hands‑on experience with Postman or similar tools for basic API testing.
• Comfort writing simple SQL queries for data verification.
• Experience using defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Good communication skills and the ability to clearly document and articulate issues.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, especially around UI behavior and visual consistency.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn automation, cloud technologies, and modern QA practices.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to ask questions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).