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Pavago

Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual + Automation SaaS) - Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for releases & sprints) About the Role We're hiring a ...

Flowplay, LLC

QA Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

QA Engineer Job Summary We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking experienced QA Engineer to join our established QA team as our resident Automation Specialist. You will be joining a close ...

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Hexagon AB

Quality Assurance Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Quality Assurance Engineer Job Location (Short): Houston, Texas-USA | Madison, Alabama-USA Workplace Type: Remote Req Id: 2762 Responsibilities Octave is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer ...

Redolent, Inc

QA Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

One of our direct client is urgently looking for a QA Engineer @ Sunnyvale CA TITLE: QA Engineer LOCATION: Sunnyvale CA Duration: 6 to 12+ Months Position Description We are looking for a passionate ...

uAvionix

Quality Assurance Engineer

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

Quality Assurance Engineer Department: Operations Reports To: Director of Quality Location: On-site; Columbia Falls, MT Position Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt, IC3/IC4 Job Summary: The Quality ...

Vertex Sigma Software

QA Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

QA Engineer Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office The Quality Assurance team is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to help ensure that our backend services are optimized, secure ...

Vertex Sigma Software

QA Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

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Cognizant Technologies

QA Engineer

Englewood Cliffs, NJ · On-site

The QA Engineer will work in the agile teams and will lead all the QA efforts of Market Data and On-Air systems. We are looking for candidates with strong manual and automated testing experience with ...

Apex Informatics

QA Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

Position Title * QA Engineer ACSPA0F35 Position Responsibilities QA Engineer Location: Plano, TX- Hybrid (look for near by candidates) W2 Candidates Required Skills- Python + Core Java + Selenium ...

Flowplay, LLC

QA Engineer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$110K - $120K/yr

QA Engineer Job Summary We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking experienced QA Engineer to join our established QA team as our resident Automation Specialist. You will be joining a close ...

Vertex Sigma Software

QA Engineer

Foster City, CA

QA Engineer Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office The Quality Assurance team is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to help ensure that our backend services are optimized, secure ...

Rubix Recruiting

QA Engineer

Boulder, CO

Quality Assurance Engineer In this role, you will be is responsible for QA of all hardware and software. You'll ensuresoftware and hardware is ready for deployment by ensuring that all issues are ...

FlowPlay, Inc.

QA Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

QA Engineer Job Summary We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking experienced QA Engineer to join our established QA team as our resident Automation Specialist. You will be joining a close ...

Finite State

QA Engineering Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced QA engineering leader to drive quality strategy, execution, and team leadership within an AI-first development organization. This is not ...

Anika Systems

Quality Assurance Engineer

Leesburg, VA · Remote

Anika Systems is seeking a highly technical Quality Assurance Engineer with strong development, SQL, and Python expertise to support enterprise data platforms for federal clients. This is not a ...

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Highly experienced software engineers, especially those in senior or specialized roles such as machine learning engineers or software architects, can earn $500,000 or more annually. Compensation often includes base salary, bonuses, and stock options, particularly in large tech companies or startups with significant funding.

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CredentialsTypically requires programming skills, knowledge of testing tools, and sometimes coding certificationsFocuses on testing skills, often with certifications like ISTQB, less emphasis on programming
Work EnvironmentInvolves writing automated tests, scripting, and integrating testing into development cyclesPrimarily manual testing, executing test cases, and reporting bugs
Industry UsageCommon in software development companies, especially those emphasizing automationUsed across various industries for quality assurance, often in manual testing roles

In summary, a Qa Programmer typically combines programming skills with testing responsibilities, focusing on automation and scripting. A QA Tester mainly performs manual testing to identify bugs. Both roles are essential for software quality but differ in technical requirements and daily tasks.

Will QA testing be replaced by AI?

QA programmers perform testing to identify software defects, and AI tools are increasingly used to automate repetitive testing tasks, improve efficiency, and analyze large data sets. However, human oversight remains essential for designing test cases, interpreting complex issues, and ensuring quality standards are met, so AI is a supplement rather than a complete replacement for QA testing roles.

What does a QA developer do?

A QA developer designs, develops, and executes automated and manual tests to ensure software quality. They identify bugs, improve testing processes, and work closely with developers to resolve issues, often using tools like Selenium or JUnit. Strong programming skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Is QA still in demand?

Quality Assurance (QA) programmers are still in demand as software development continues to grow, with companies seeking skilled testers to ensure product quality. Knowledge of testing tools, scripting, and automation can enhance job prospects in this field.
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Quality Assurance Engineer

Pavago

Remote

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual + Automation SaaS) - Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for releases & sprints)
About the Role
We're hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Tester) to ensure software is fully tested, reliable, and production-ready before release.
This role blends:
  • Manual testing
  • Automation
  • Defect tracking
  • Collaboration with engineering

You will act as the final quality gate - catching issues before users ever see them.
If you're someone who:
  • Finds edge cases others miss
  • Writes clean, structured test cases
  • Cares about product quality

This role fits you well.
What You'll Own
Test Planning & Coverage
  • Design test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria
  • Define test coverage across:
    • Features
    • Integrations
    • Regression flows
  • Collaborate with product & engineering teams to align on requirements

Manual Testing (Core)
  • Execute:
    • Functional testing
    • Regression testing
    • UI/UX validation
    • Cross-browser & cross-device testing
  • Log bugs in:
    • Jira
    • Azure DevOps
  • Provide:
    • Clear reproduction steps
    • Screenshots/videos
  • Retest fixes and validate impacted areas

Automation Testing
  • Build and maintain test scripts using:
    • Selenium
    • Cypress
    • Playwright
  • Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines:
    • GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
  • Monitor failures and debug issues

Performance & API Testing
  • Conduct load/stress testing using:
    • Apache JMeter
    • Locust
  • Test APIs using:
    • Postman
  • Support security testing and vulnerability checks

Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain:
    • Test cases
    • Test plans
    • Test results
  • Track quality metrics:
    • Defect density
    • Coverage
    • Pass/fail rates
  • Report insights and risks to stakeholders

Collaboration (Critical)
  • Work closely with developers to:
    • Reproduce bugs
    • Identify root causes
  • Participate in:
    • Sprint planning
    • Standups
    • Retrospectives
  • Advocate for quality across the SDLC

What Makes You a Strong Fit
  • You catch edge cases others miss
  • You write clear, structured test cases
  • You balance speed with thoroughness
  • You communicate issues clearly to developers
  • You take ownership of product quality

Required Experience & Skills
  • 2+ years in QA / software testing
  • Experience with:
    • Jira or similar tools
    • Test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr)
  • Familiarity with:
    • Selenium / Cypress / Playwright
  • Strong understanding of:
    • SDLC
    • Agile workflows

Nice to Have (Top Candidates)
  • Experience in:
    • SaaS / enterprise products
  • API testing experience (Postman, RestAssured)
  • CI/CD integration exposure
  • Security or compliance-heavy environments

What a Typical Day Looks Like
  • Review requirements and write test cases
  • Execute manual and automated tests
  • Log and track bugs with clear documentation
  • Collaborate with developers on fixes
  • Validate builds and regression results
  • Report quality metrics and risks

In short:
You ensure nothing broken reaches production.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
  • Defects caught before release
  • Regression test coverage
  • Bug resolution turnaround time
  • Release quality (low critical defects in production)
  • Stakeholder confidence in product quality

Why This Role Stands Out
  • Direct impact on product quality
  • Exposure to both manual + automation testing
  • Strong collaboration with engineering teams
  • Growth into:
    • Senior QA Engineer
    • Automation Engineer
    • QA Lead

Apply Now
If you:
  • Break things before users do
  • Care about quality deeply
  • Think through edge cases naturally

This role is a strong fit.

Apply