QA Engineer - Manual Testing

We are searching for a Manual Software QA Engineer with approximately 4 years of experience to join our dynamic team in Downtown Boston. In this role, you will be responsible for testing software that runs on hardware, ensuring high-quality releases through manual testing procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of both software and hardware interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Test Case Design: Design, write, and maintain clear, comprehensive, and effective test cases based on requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.

• Bug Reporting & Tracking: Identify, document, and track software defects, providing detailed information to developers for resolution. Follow up to ensure timely resolution.

• Regression Testing: Perform regression tests on software releases, ensuring that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality.

• Hardware & Software Integration: Test the integration of software with hardware, identifying issues related to communication between the software and the physical devices.

• Environment Setup: Help configure and maintain test environments involving both hardware and software components to replicate real-world usage conditions.

• Documentation: Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years of manual software testing experience, including testing applications on hardware platforms.

  • Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.
  • Experience with hardware-software integration testing is a plus.
  • Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, or similar) and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of testing automation tools is a plus (e.g., Selenium, Postman).
• Experience with hardware testing and debugging is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge software and hardware integration.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

If you’re passionate about software quality, have a strong background in manual testing, and enjoy working with both software and hardware, we’d love to hear from you!