Remote Software QA Test Engineer (Part-Time)

Job Title: Remote Software QA Test Engineer (Part-Time, 1-Year Contract) 20 hours per week, flexible schedule We are seeking a skilled Software QA Test Engineer to support application testing, quality validation, and release readiness for new and existing software platforms. This role ensures that products function as intended, meet requirements, and maintain high stability and user experience. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience with QA tools and methodologies, and the ability to work closely with developers, product owners, and project managers. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for web and software applications. • Perform functional, regression, integration, and user-acceptance testing. • Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using defect-tracking tools. • Collaborate with developers to clarify requirements, validate fixes, and improve overall product quality. • Participate in requirement reviews and provide input on testability and risk areas. • Validate builds prior to releases and support release readiness activities. • Maintain testing documentation and support continuous process improvement. • Report testing progress, results, and quality metrics to the project team. Required Qualifications: • 3–7+ years of experience in software QA or software testing. • Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing types, and SDLC processes. • Experience creating and running manual test cases in structured environments. • Hands-on experience with defect-tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). • Ability to review requirements/user stories and translate them into test scenarios. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with automated testing tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.). • Ability to write basic scripts or queries (PowerShell, Python, SQL). • Exposure to CI/CD environments or build pipelines. • Experience testing API endpoints using Postman or similar tools. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes. Soft Skills: • Organized, structured, and consistent in documenting work. • Curious tester mentality—actively looking for edge cases, risks, and usability gaps. • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with developers and PMs. • Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job