Remote Software QA Engineer

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking a Remote Software QA Engineer to ensure quality across web platforms. You’ll design test strategies, write automated and manual tests, and collaborate across global teams to release reliable software.

You’ll use Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, and observability tools like Sentry, New Relic, and Datadog, and participate in CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab. Minimum three years in QA required; remote work across time zones offered.

Qualifications

• Formal education in a technical discipline such as computing, engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable hands-on experience in QA functions.
• Minimum of three years in a professional software testing or quality engineering role.
• Firm grasp of QA methodologies, best practices, and defect tracking techniques.
• Comfortable testing APIs, web apps, and responsive interfaces across browsers.
• Skilled in scripting with JavaScript, Python, or a comparable language for automation.
• Effective communicator, especially in virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Build thorough test cases, scripts, and plans addressing expected and edge-case behaviors.
• Ensure functional and non-functional testing across devices, environments, and platforms.
• Blend manual testing with automation for speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineers, product strategists, and UI/UX designers to define acceptance criteria.
• Report quality concerns and support agile team alignment.
• Document bugs with reproducibility and context; support triage.

Skills

QA methodologies

Bug tracking

API testing

Automation scripting

Effective communicator

Education

Technical discipline degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Selenium

Git

TestRail

JIRA

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab

Postman

Job description

Remote Software QA Engineer Make an Impact—Your Future Starts Here

Are you a detail-oriented, quality-obsessed engineer eager to improve software performance and reliability? As a Remote Software QA Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping high-impact digital platforms—from the comfort of your home. This is not just a testing role; it's about building confidence in every release, ensuring scalable systems, and driving user-centric innovation. With an annual salary of $106,997, this position offers financial growth and a meaningful opportunity to influence digital transformation across global teams.

What You'll Do:

Core Areas of Ownership

Build Smart and Scalable Test Coverage:

Develop thorough test cases, scripts, and plans addressing expected and edge-case behaviors.

Ensure comprehensive functional and non-functional testing across devices, environments, and platforms.

Blend manual testing insight with automation frameworks for speed, reliability, and scalability.

Work Cross-Functionally to Raise Standards:

Engage with engineers, product strategists, and UI/UX designers throughout development.

Help define acceptance criteria and contribute to planning sessions with a quality-first mindset.

Proactively report quality concerns and facilitate alignment across agile teams.

Investigate Issues and Drive Quality Feedback:

Document bugs using issue tracking tools, emphasizing reproducibility and context.

Identify patterns in recurring issues and recommend long-term process or architectural improvements.

Collaborate with devs during triage to isolate root causes and verify hotfixes.

Tools and Technologies in Your Arsenal QA Platforms & Performance Infrastructure

Utilize test automation tools like Cypress, Playwright, and Selenium to build efficient test suites.

Monitor system behavior using observability platforms like Sentry, New Relic, or Datadog.

Employ Git for version control, TestRail for test planning, and JIRA for issue tracking.

Collaborate using CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab for automated deployments.

What It’s Like to Work Here: Fully Remote, Fully Empowered

Embrace the autonomy of asynchronous collaboration across time zones.

Connect via Slack, Zoom, and collaborative tools to stay aligned without being tied to a desk.

Participate in a team culture that supports knowledge-sharing, experimentation, and psychological safety.

Your Career, Your Direction: Access mentorship programs, certifications, and paid learning resources.

Participate in company-wide coding challenges, QA learning labs, and internal knowledge exchanges.

Grow into senior QA roles, test strategy leadership, or cross-train into adjacent disciplines like DevSecOps.

What We Expect From You: Required Background

Formal education in a technical discipline such as computing, engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable hands-on experience in QA functions.

Minimum of three years in a professional software testing or quality engineering role.

Firm grasp of QA methodologies, best practices, and defect tracking techniques.

Comfortable testing APIs, web apps, and responsive interfaces across browsers.

Skilled in scripting with JavaScript, Python, or a comparable language for automation.

Effective communicator, especially in virtual teams.

Preferred Expertise

Experience working in Agile or Kanban environments.

Familiarity with mobile application testing on both Android and iOS.

Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

You Influence Outcomes: Every test you run and bug you uncover improves user experiences and strengthens products.

Your diligence translates into stability, scalability, and user loyalty.

Pathways to Leadership

Whether you want to lead automation initiatives, develop QA best practices, or coach new hires, this role offers ample room for influence and advancement.

Work That Feels Meaningful

Join a company where software quality isn’t a formality—it’s a pillar of the product development process.

Your role ensures that speed never compromises stability.

Ready to Start the Next Chapter?

We want to hear from you if you're passionate about clean code, testing frameworks, and seamless user journeys.

This is your chance to do meaningful, engaging QA work with a remote-first team that respects your voice and supports your growth.

Opportunities Without Borders:

Candidates from the USA, Canada, UK, European Union, Australia, India, and several other global regions are encouraged to apply.