Quality Assurance Specialist

HiredBuddy; New York (NY); Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiredbuddy is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Specialist to join a remote team and grow QA skills in a supportive environment.

You will execute manual test scripts, document defects, and collaborate with developers, product managers, and designers to improve software quality. This role offers mentorship, training resources, and the chance to contribute to testing strategies in a fast-paced, remote-first company.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of QA experience or related field.
• Understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Jira).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow in QA.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test scripts and document defects.
• Perform functional, integration, and usability testing.
• Contribute to test planning and regression testing.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and designers.
• Provide clear feedback to the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Remote work

Team collaboration

Tools

Jira

Selenium

Job description

Join Hiredbuddy as an entry-level Quality Assurance Specialist. Work remotely to test and improve our software products, collaborate with a dynamic team, and grow your QA skills in a supportive environment.

Full Description

Hiredbuddy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to join our remote team. As an entry-level QA Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and user experience of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to identify issues, define test cases, and maintain high-quality standards across our platform.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing manual test scripts, documenting defects, and verifying fixes. You will also participate in test planning, contribute to regression testing, and help improve our QA processes. We value a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn; you will receive mentorship from experienced QA engineers and have access to training resources to grow your skills.

Your day-to-day activities will include analyzing requirements, creating test cases, performing functional, integration, and usability testing, and providing clear feedback to the development team. You will use industry-standard tools like Jira for bug tracking and test management, and you will learn to work with automation frameworks as you progress. We encourage curiosity and suggest improvements to our testing strategies to increase efficiency and coverage.

At Hiredbuddy, we believe in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will have regular check-ins with your manager, participate in sprint reviews, and contribute to a supportive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career in QA to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, remote-first company.

We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, have strong analytical skills, and pay close attention to detail. If you enjoy breaking things to make them better and are passionate about delivering quality software, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or related field
• Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like Jira or similar
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium) is a bonus but not required
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture