We're hiring a Senior Manual QA Engineer to partner with our Manual QA Lead and raise the quality bar across Seekr's entire product suite. You will be a force multiplier in mentoring junior engineers ...
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We're hiring a Senior Manual QA Engineer to partner with our Manual QA Lead and raise the quality bar across Seekr's entire product suite. You will be a force multiplier in mentoring junior engineers ...
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Senior Manual QA Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
We're hiring a Senior Manual QA Engineer to partner with our Manual QA Lead and raise the quality bar across Seekr's entire product suite. You will be a force multiplier in mentoring junior engineers ...
Senior Manual QA Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
We're hiring a Senior Manual QA Engineer to partner with our Manual QA Lead and raise the quality bar across Seekr's entire product suite. You will be a force multiplier in mentoring junior engineers ...
Senior QA Lead
Stamford, CT · On-site
This hands‑on, execution‑focused QA leadership role emphasizes manual testing, test planning ... Lead or Senior QA Engineer Strong end‑to‑end testing experience across complex systems ...
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Senior QA Lead
Stamford, CT · On-site
This hands‑on, execution‑focused QA leadership role emphasizes manual testing, test planning ... Lead or Senior QA Engineer Strong end‑to‑end testing experience across complex systems ...
Manual QA
Lansing, MI · On-site
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Manual QA
Lansing, MI · On-site
Manual QA Lansing, MI 12+ Months Contract Position Summary: Within the Quality Assurance function, the Quality Analyst will help in implementation/enhancement of manual and regression test plans.
Manual QA
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$35 - $38/hr
Description We are seeking highly skilled Manual QA Testers to join our team focused on testing communication and networking applications. This role involves hands-on testing of the latest iOS/macOS ...
Manual QA
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$35 - $38/hr
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QA Lead
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
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Manual QA Tester
Seattle, WA · On-site
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Manual QA Tester
Seattle, WA · On-site
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Manual QA Tester
Seattle, WA · On-site
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Manual QA Tester
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Arlington, VA · Remote
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Manual QA Tester
Arlington, VA · Remote
As a key member, the Manual QA Tester will work closely with product managers, developers, and QA engineers to test new features, identify bugs, and help ensure a smooth experience across our ...
Manual QA Tester
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
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Manual QA Tester
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
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Manual QA Tester
Arlington, VA · Remote
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Manual QA Tester
Arlington, VA · Remote
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Saint Paul, MN · On-site
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Saint Paul, MN · On-site
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Manual QA
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Manual QA
Des Moines, IA · On-site
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Manual QA Tester
Portland, OR · On-site
$35 - $48/hr
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Manual QA Tester
Portland, OR · On-site
$35 - $48/hr
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$35 - $38/hr
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Manual QA
Knoxville, TN · Remote
$35 - $38/hr
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Manual QA Tester
$35 - $48/hr
The Role We're hiring a Manual QA Tester on a part-time basis to lead daily testing and own the test case library across our product suite. This is a hands-on testing role - your day is spent in the ...
Manual QA Tester
$35 - $48/hr
The Role We're hiring a Manual QA Tester on a part-time basis to lead daily testing and own the test case library across our product suite. This is a hands-on testing role - your day is spent in the ...
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Morris Plains, NJ · On-site
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QA Lead
Morris Plains, NJ · On-site
NAVA Software is looking for a QA Lead Details: QA Lead Location: Morris Plains, NJ, St. Louis, MO, Bloomfield, CT, Austin, TX, or Dallas, TX (Hybrid) Duration: 6-12 months Required * 10+ years of QA ...
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To thrive as a Manual QA Lead, you need deep expertise in software testing methodologies, test case design, defect tracking, and a solid understanding of SDLC, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with test management tools like Jira, TestRail, and knowledge of bug tracking systems are highly valuable, along with ISTQB or similar certifications. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills help with mentoring team members and coordinating across departments. These combined skills ensure the delivery of high-quality products, effective team performance, and smooth collaboration within fast-paced development environments.
What is a manual QA lead?
A Manual QA Lead is responsible for overseeing the manual testing process within a software development team. They ensure that applications meet quality standards by designing test plans, executing test cases, and identifying defects. Additionally, they coordinate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to improve software quality. The role involves mentoring junior testers, defining testing strategies, and ensuring adherence to best practices. A Manual QA Lead plays a crucial role in delivering a stable and reliable product to end users.
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About the Opportunity
Seekr builds trust into every stage of the AI lifecycle - providing a complete platform to build, train, validate, securely deploy, and monitor transparent generative AI applications and agents. We're hiring a Senior Manual QA Engineer to partner with our Manual QA Lead and raise the quality bar across Seekr's entire product suite.
You will be a force multiplier in mentoring junior engineers, championing AI-augmented QA workflows including Claude AI and MCP integrations, and driving quality outcomes with minimal direction. You'll work directly with modern agentic tooling from day one and be expected to lead its adoption within the QA practice.
Key Responsibilities
Seekr builds trust into every stage of the AI lifecycle - providing a complete platform to build, train, validate, securely deploy, and monitor transparent generative AI applications and agents. We're hiring a Senior Manual QA Engineer to partner with our Manual QA Lead and raise the quality bar across Seekr's entire product suite.
You will be a force multiplier in mentoring junior engineers, championing AI-augmented QA workflows including Claude AI and MCP integrations, and driving quality outcomes with minimal direction. You'll work directly with modern agentic tooling from day one and be expected to lead its adoption within the QA practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Test strategy & execution: Design and execute functional test cases, suites, and plans for UI and API surfaces in TestRail (incl. MCP + Claude AI integration); lead test plan reviews and peer approvals for junior engineers
- AI tooling & MCP integration: Use Claude AI and MCP server integrations daily for test case generation, defect analysis, and knowledge base contributions; evaluate and validate AI-generated and agentic workflow outputs
- Regression & release ownership: Co-own regression strategy and end-to-end release validation cycles with the Manual QA Lead; drive release readiness tracking and milestone reporting
- API & technical testing: Perform advanced manual API testing; build and maintain Postman collections; apply boundary analysis, equivalence partitioning, exploratory testing, and risk-based coverage
- Defect management & comms: Triage and log defects in JIRA with executive-ready clarity; proactively flag risks with context and recommended actions via Slack and email
- Requirements analysis: Analyze requirements for ambiguity and testability; contribute to SDLC and systems integration process improvements across the engineering org
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years as a Software QA / Test Engineer with a strong, demonstrable focus on manual testing
- Expert-level proficiency designing and executing test cases, suites, and plans for UI and API layers
- Deep familiarity with TestRail (or equivalent TCM) and Postman; prior TestRail MCP server integration exposure is a strong plus
- Strong QA foundations: equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, exploratory testing, risk-based testing, root cause analysis
- Proven experience mentoring or coaching junior QA engineers - formally or informally
- Demonstrated ability to set standards, model best practices, and elevate team output through direct example
- Hands-on experience with Claude AI (claude.ai or API) as a productivity tool in a QA or software development context
- Working knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations - connecting QA tooling (TestRail, JIRA) with AI assistants
- Comfort operating in AI-augmented workflows where outputs are non-deterministic, probabilistic, or agent-driven
- Strong SDLC knowledge - Agile and Waterfall environments
- Must reside near Austin, TX or Reston, VA and be available 3 days/week in office
Bonus Points
- Experience testing AI/ML systems, LLM-powered products, or generative AI platforms - especially non-deterministic or agentic outputs
- Familiarity with Claude Code, agentic AI orchestration frameworks, or next-gen developer tooling
- Experience testing SDK-based tools or consuming APIs in code
- Elementary Python scripting - reading/writing basic test scripts or automation helpers
- Prior formal or informal QA lead or senior contributor experience with ownership of team standards or onboarding
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience