Quality Control & Quality Assurance Specialist

99brightminds; United States; Remote; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

99Bright Minds is seeking a Quality Control & Quality Assurance Specialist to lead manual and automated testing and ensure software quality across the full development lifecycle. You will design test plans, develop automation scripts, collaborate with developers and PMs, and mentor junior QA staff while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

This role requires strong communication and a proven track record of delivering high-quality releases in Agile or

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of software quality assurance and quality control.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing.
• Ability to design and execute test plans, test cases and regression suites.
• Strong track record of identifying and documenting critical bugs and edge cases.
• Experience leading QA teams in Agile or hybrid environments.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Experience with version control; CI/CD and DevOps familiarity is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related field.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end testing across functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Perform meticulous manual testing to uncover edge cases.
• Identify, document and track defects with precision.
• Lead QA engineers and analysts in testing best practices.
• Engage clients on quality standards, test results and defects.
• Build risk-based test strategies, regression plans and coverage.
• Mentor junior QA staff and collaborate with developers, BAs and PMs.
• Adopt new testing tools and methodologies for continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Manual & automated testing

Test automation frameworks

Test planning & regression

Bug tracking & defect management

QA leadership & mentoring

Agile / hybrid environments

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

99Bright Minds is looking for a Quality Control & Quality Assurance Specialist to lead manual and automated testing and ensure software quality across the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Testing: Design, plan and oversee manual and automated testing strategies covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Automation & Manual Testing: Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks, and perform meticulous manual testing to uncover hard-to-find bugs and edge cases.
• Bug Identification & Reporting: Find, document and track defects with exceptional attention to detail.
• Quality Leadership: Serve as the senior point of contact for quality, leading QA engineers and analysts in testing best practices and continuous improvement.
• Client Engagement: Lead client discussions on quality standards, test results and defect management.
• Test Strategy & Planning: Build risk-based testing approaches, regression plans and automation coverage.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work with developers, BAs and PMs, and mentor junior QA staff.
• Continuous Improvement: Adopt new testing tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and quality control
• Proven expertise in manual and automated testing, with hands‑on automation frameworks
• Ability to design and execute test plans, test cases and regression suites for complex systems
• Strong track record of identifying and documenting critical bugs and edge cases
• Experience leading and mentoring QA teams in Agile or hybrid environments
• Excellent communication skills with clients and stakeholders
• Proficiency with bug tracking and test management tools
• Advanced knowledge of automated testing tools and scripting languages
• Experience with version control; CI/CD and DevOps familiarity is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related field

Nice to have: Experience in regulated industries or enterprise projects; performance, security or usability testing.