QA Software Tester

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented QA Tester to ensure software releases are stable and production-ready through hands-on manual testing.

The role emphasizes functional, sanity, and regression testing, defect documentation, and maintaining test artifacts in JIRA/Xray. This onsite position in San Juan, Puerto Rico collaborates with developers and QA peers in an Agile environment, executing tests, updating test plans, and contributing to quality improvements for enterprise

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual software testing.
• Experience with functional, regression, and sanity testing.
• Experience creating and executing test cases.
• Experience using JIRA and Xray, or similar tools.
• Understanding of SDLC and STLC.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for functional, sanity, and regression testing.
• Test new software releases, enhancements, fixes, and application changes.
• Identify, document, and report software defects clearly.
• Retest resolved defects and verify that fixes work as expected.
• Create, maintain, and update test plans, test scenarios, test profiles, and test data.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to resolve defects.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and maintain QA documentation.

Skills

Manual testing

Functional testing

Regression testing

Sanity testing

Test case creation

JIRA

Xray

SDLC/STLC understanding

Agile/Scrum

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

Xray

Job description

Work Arrangement: This position requires working onsite in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Position Summary

The QA Tester is responsible for ensuring that software releases are stable, functional, and ready for production through hands-on manual testing.

This is primarily a manual QA testing position focused on executing test cases during functional, sanity, and regression testing cycles. The tester will identify and document defects, maintain test cases, validate testing environments, and work closely with QA and Development teams to ensure applications meet quality requirements before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for functional, sanity, and regression testing.
• Test new software releases, enhancements, fixes, and application changes.
• Identify, document, and report software defects clearly and accurately.
• Retest resolved defects and confirm that fixes work as expected.
• Create, maintain, and update test cases using JIRA/Xray.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test profiles, and test data.
• Validate testing environments before beginning test execution.
• Perform impact analysis to determine the appropriate regression testing scope following application changes.
• Document test execution results and maintain evidence of completed testing.
• Work closely with developers and QA team members to investigate and resolve defects.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including daily meetings, sprint planning, and defect reviews.
• Support testing activities for special projects, application enhancements, production fixes, and other QA initiatives.
• Maintain clear and accurate testing documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and software quality.
• Test Plans
• Test Cases
• Test Data
• Test Execution Results
• Testing Evidence
• Defect Reports and Tracking
• Regression Testing Results
• QA Documentation

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing manual software testing.
• Experience with functional, regression, and sanity testing.
• Experience creating and executing test cases.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• Experience using JIRA and Xray, or similar test-management and defect-tracking tools.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience performing impact analysis and determining regression testing scope.
• Ability to document testing activities and results clearly and accurately.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow detailed testing procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and deadlines.
• Experience working with developers, business analysts, and other QA professionals.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience testing enterprise or financial applications is a plus.

Important

This is primarily a MANUAL TESTING position and requires working 100% ONSITE in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Candidates should be comfortable performing hands-on manual testing as a primary responsibility of the role.