Quality Assurance Specialist (Part-time Contract)

Kake; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fully remote work

Better Me Fund for personal growth

Community that invests in social good

Job summary

A remote-first tech company is seeking a Manual QA Specialist to ensure the quality and reliability of web and mobile applications. You'll collaborate closely with developers and product managers, execute test plans, document defects, and advocate for high quality standards. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of manual testing experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with bug tracking tools. This contract position offers competitive pay in USD and ample opportunities for personal growth within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manual software testing for web or mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify complex edge cases and usability issues.
• Proficiency in bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or Asana).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough manual functional, regression, and smoke testing for new and existing features.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like Jira.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define clear acceptance criteria.
• Design and maintain detailed test cases and checklists based on technical specifications and user stories.
• Participate in sprint planning and grooming sessions to provide a QA perspective on feasibility and potential risks.

Skills

Manual testing

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Analytical

Communication

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist (Part-time Contract)

Kake is looking for a Manual QA Specialist to ensure the quality and reliability of our web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a passion for user experience, and the ability to think like an end‑user to identify edge cases before they reach production. You’ll work closely with developers and product managers to execute comprehensive test plans, document defects, and advocate for high‑quality standards across our software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough manual functional, regression, and smoke testing for new and existing features.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like Jira or Linear, ensuring clear steps to reproduce.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand requirements and define clear acceptance criteria.
• Design and maintain detailed test cases and checklists based on technical specifications and user stories.
• Participate in sprint planning and grooming sessions to provide a QA perspective on feasibility and potential risks.

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in manual software testing for web or mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify complex edge cases and usability issues.
• Proficiency in bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or Asana).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with test‑management tools like TestRail or Zephyr.
• Basic understanding of SQL for data verification and backend testing.
• Exposure to automated testing concepts or a desire to transition into automation in the future.
• Experience with accessibility testing (WCAG standards) or security testing basics.

Why Join Kake?

Kake is a remote‑first company with a global community — fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top‑tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career — we’re the destination.

The icing on the Kake:

💵 Competitive Pay in USD – Work globally, get paid globally.

🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.

🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.

❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting