QA Manual Tester

**Company Description**

The engagement is expected to last **6-12 months**, with the possibility of extension. This role supports **EST business hours**, with an anticipated start date of **January 19**, and **multiple hires** will be made.
- Execute comprehensive manual testing, including functional, regression, UI/UX, and smoke testing across a variety of iOS and Android devices.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as Jira, providing clear and reproducible steps.
- Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on product requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Validate cross-platform functionality to ensure consistent performance across different OS versions, devices, and screen sizes.
- Collaborate with developers and product managers by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and QA estimation discussions.
- Perform user-centric testing to identify usability issues and experience gaps beyond strictly technical defects.

**Qualifications**
- Strong understanding of iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Android Material Design principles.
- Proficiency with mobile debugging and logging tools such as Charles Proxy, Fiddler, Xcode Console, or Android Studio Logcat.
- Basic experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman to validate backend data and integrations.
- Experience testing on both physical devices and emulators/simulators, including platforms such as BrowserStack or Firebase Test Lab.
- Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive “breaker” mindset, and the ability to clearly communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

**Additional Information**
- The role offers a **competitive hourly pay rate,** commensurate with experience and skill level.