We are seeking a part-time Manual QA Engineer with Project Management skills and Jira expertise to join our partner’s engineering team. This role combines hands-on software testing with project coordination, ensuring both product quality and efficient task management.
Our ideal candidate should be able to support the team by managing priorities, writing tickets, and keeping workflows organized. If you are an independent, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Strong experience in manual QA, testing software applications and identifying logic flaws
- Strong organizational skills with experience in Jira and Agile workflows
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work independently
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency for team communication
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail – beyond identifying technical issues, you’ll play a crucial role in improving processes, foreseeing potential blockers, and proactively addressing them
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills – as a key point of contact between developers, designers, and the Product Owner, you should be able to articulate issues, coordinate expectations, and maintain a smooth workflow across teams
- Proactive and responsible approach – we’re looking for someone who doesn’t just follow instructions but takes initiative, asks the right questions, and actively drives improvements
Will be a plus
- Basic understanding of API testing and SQL (not mandatory but beneficial)
- Experience with Postman or similar testing tools
Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Testing
- Perform manual QA by testing completed developer tasks, identifying bugs and inconsistencies
- Validate new features and updates to ensure compliance with requirements
- Report and prioritize issues, collaborating with developers to resolve them
- Conduct regression testing before releases to ensure system stability
- Identify UX/UI inconsistencies and propose improvements
Project Management & Workflow Optimization
- Manage and organize Jira tasks, keeping the backlog structured and up to date
- Assist with feature grooming sessions, documenting requirements and creating sub-tasks
- Maintain project schedules, track deadlines, and communicate progress with stakeholders
- Act as a bridge between developers, designers, and product managers, ensuring smooth collaboration
- Support sprint planning and execution, ensuring team efficiency
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Full Remote
- Part-time job
- Work schedule aligned (from 4-5 pm UTC+2)
- Work Time zone: PST
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- A chance to work with a talented and driven team of professional
About the project
Our client developed an innovative platform designed to empower fosters stronger connections within the Jewish community. It serves as a centralized hub where users can discover and register for in-person and virtual events, educational classes, and community programs tailored to their interests. The platform offers a seamless ticketing and registration system, personalized event recommendations, and a user-friendly interface to enhance community engagement.
