Salesforce Manual Test Engineer - Advanced Quality Assurance: 26-00238

Akraya; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Salesforce Manual Test Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to ensure quality across Sales, Service, and Experience Clouds. The role focuses on end-to-end manual testing, defect isolation, and collaboration to improve product integrity.

You will design and execute manual test cases, validate data with SOQL, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable Salesforce applications aligned with business processes.

Qualifications

• Salesforce platform testing across Sales, Service, and Experience Clouds.
• SOQL data validation and relationship mapping.
• Familiar with API testing tools (Postman) and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases for Salesforce environments including custom objects and Lightning components.
• Author and execute end-to-end test scenarios across Salesforce modules ensuring data integrity and interoperability.
• Leverage SOQL for data validation in line with data models and protocols.
• Perform regression, integration, UAT, and smoke testing with cross-functional teams.
• Create and manage test artifacts and drive quality metrics for process improvements.

Skills

Salesforce testing

SOQL

API Testing

Manual Testing

Data Validation

Tools

Postman

Job description

Primary Skills: Salesforce (Expert), SOQL (Advanced), API Testing (Intermediate), Manual Testing (Expert), Data Validation (Advanced); Contract Type: W2 Only; Duration: 6+ Months; Location: Palo Alto, CA; Pay Range: $50 - $55 per hour on W2

Job Summary

We’re on the hunt for a Salesforce Manual Test Engineer who thrives on diving deep into the Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring impeccable quality across Sales, Service, and Experience Clouds. The right candidate will be a critical player in performing end-to-end functional testing, mastering the art of defect isolation, and fostering robust collaborations to enhance product integrity. With a focus on manual test case design, execution, and maintenance, this role promises a challenging yet fulfilling opportunity to elevate our Salesforce applications' quality, ensuring alignment with business processes and ultimate user satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive manual test cases for Salesforce environments, including custom objects and Lightning components.
• Author and execute end-to-end test scenarios across various Salesforce modules ensuring data integrity and system interoperability.
• Leverage SOQL for extensive data validation, ensuring compliance with organizational protocols and data models.
• Conduct regression, integration, UAT, and smoke testing, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
• Lead the creation and management of essential test artifacts, driving continuous improvement through quality metrics analysis.

Must-Have Skills

• In-depth experience with Salesforce platform testing across various clouds (Sales, Service, and Experience).
• Profound knowledge in SOQL for data validation and relationship mapping.
• Familiarity with API testing tools (preferably Postman) and techniques.

Industry Experience Required

Prior experience in Quality Assurance with a strong emphasis on manual testing within the Salesforce ecosystem is essential. This role is a perfect match for those who are detail-oriented, possess an exceptional testing acumen, and excel in a collaborative environment, aiming to deliver superior Salesforce applications.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference.