QA Engineer - Manual

📋 Description

• • Oak's Lab LLC is seeking a meticulous and proactive QA Engineer specializing in manual testing to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless end-to-end experience of our custom web and mobile applications, contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality software products for our clients. As a key member of our product development partnership, you will be instrumental in upholding the integrity and functionality of applications, particularly those incorporating advanced AI-driven features. Your dedication to quality will be the cornerstone of successful product launches and client satisfaction, making this a critical position within our innovative environment.
• • In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of quality assurance activities. You will be tasked with implementing and maintaining the comprehensive test strategy and detailed test plans, meticulously executing manual tests to identify and resolve defects. A significant part of your contribution will involve ensuring the overall quality of the product from a user's perspective, guaranteeing that the application functions flawlessly across all scenarios. You will collaborate closely with our Tech Lead to streamline development workflows and meticulously organize product releases, acting as the ultimate decision-maker for each release by giving the final 'green light.' Furthermore, you will partner with Engineers to clarify intricate product functionalities and provide them with essential testing data to support their development efforts. A crucial aspect of your role will be to act as a partner to the Product Manager, gaining a deep understanding of the business objectives and project scope. This insight will empower you to define quality assurance priorities effectively and to establish robust testing strategies that align with business goals. You will also be actively involved in refinement ceremonies, providing accurate estimations from a QA perspective and proactively uncovering potential edge cases that could impact product quality. Your responsibilities extend to driving the entire QA process and testing lifecycle, ensuring that all stages are executed with precision and efficiency. You will be responsible for measuring and reporting key quality metrics to the team and stakeholders, providing clear visibility into the product's quality status. Additionally, you will drive the creation and maintenance of the product launch checklist documentation, ensuring all prerequisites for a successful launch are met.
• • You will be joining Oak's Lab LLC, a distinguished product development partner with a strong foundation in custom web and mobile application development. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Prague, we pride ourselves on combining Silicon Valley vision with top-tier European tech talent. Our track record speaks for itself, having successfully built and launched over 65 software products for a diverse clientele, ranging from early-stage startups and scaleups to global enterprises. With a growing team of over 90 dedicated professionals, we are committed to driving product innovation for leading US companies. Our portfolio showcases successful collaborations with prominent organizations such as Nasdaq Private Market (Series C, Finance), Blackpoint Cyber (Series B, Cybersecurity), and OpenLoop (Series A, Healthcare), demonstrating our capability to deliver impactful solutions across various industries.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly enhance your expertise in quality assurance, particularly within the realm of AI-driven applications. You will gain hands-on experience in testing complex AI systems, a highly sought-after skill in today's tech landscape. By working closely with Product Managers and Tech Leads, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of product strategy, business analysis, and release management. You will hone your ability to independently manage the entire QA process for projects, becoming a critical decision-maker in product launches. This role is designed for individuals who are highly proactive, exceptionally well-organized, and possess an unwavering passion for delivering high-quality products. You will have the chance to grow your skills in test strategy definition, test documentation creation, and the measurement of quality metrics, all while contributing to cutting-edge software development.
• • The role involves a significant focus on manual testing, ensuring that every aspect of the web applications functions as intended from the user's viewpoint. This includes meticulously crafting and executing test scenarios and test cases, identifying bugs, and verifying fixes. You will be the guardian of product quality, working diligently to prevent defects from reaching end-users. Your involvement in the full testing lifecycle, from planning to execution and reporting, will provide a comprehensive understanding of software quality assurance. Furthermore, you will gain exposure to API testing using tools like Postman, which is crucial for verifying the communication between different software components. Your ability to analyze product functionalities, uncover edge cases, and provide constructive feedback to the engineering team will be highly valued. The opportunity to work on AI-driven applications adds another layer of complexity and learning, requiring you to think critically about the unique testing challenges presented by machine learning models and algorithms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative yet independent work environment, is detail-oriented, and is committed to achieving excellence in software quality. You will be a vital link between the business requirements and the final product, ensuring that the delivered software meets and exceeds expectations. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our clients' products, making this a rewarding and impactful career opportunity. The emphasis on long-term B2B/freelancing cooperation suggests a stable and ongoing engagement, allowing for deep integration into project teams and a sustained contribution to product quality over time. This also implies a level of autonomy and responsibility in managing your workload and deliverables, fostering professional growth and development within a supportive and innovative company culture. The collaborative nature of the role, working alongside Product Managers, Tech Leads, and Engineers, ensures a holistic approach to product development where quality is a shared responsibility and a key driver of success. Your insights and testing data will be crucial in guiding development decisions and ensuring that the final product is robust, reliable, and user-friendly. The opportunity to influence test strategies and contribute to release decisions empowers you to take ownership and make a tangible impact on the products you help build.