Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Summary

Employment type: Full-time Contractor
Start Date: Immediate
Reports to: CFO / CIO (same person)
Collaborate with: Developers, Data Analyst, Marketing
Location: Remote work at home, must be Philippines

The Role

We are looking for a meticulous Quality Assurance expert to join our team at The Alternative Daily. The ideal candidate will be the sole person responsible for the design and implementation of quality control initiatives throughout our family of companies. The main focus will be to ensure that all deliverables from the technology team meet internal customer requirements – which is primarily the marketing department. Main areas include: marketing offers, content of websites, web applications and reporting systems.

Your Responsibilities

Day-to-day would be focused on test plan design working on your own and with developers and managers as well as test case execution all while maintaining high-quality standards in an environment of mutual respect and positivity. Your role will include taking ownership for the recording and tracking of quality control issues in the central problem reporting system, and ensuring deliverables meet all quality standards.

Some more details:

– Design Adherence Testing: Verify that the front-end of websites adheres to the design templates provided by designers and meets visual quality standards.

– Functional Testing: Execute test cases to validate the functionality of websites, including but not limited to navigation, forms, user interactions, and data processing.

– Test Case Creation: Develop comprehensive and well-documented test cases based on project requirements and specifications.

– Regression Testing: Conduct regression testing to ensure that new features or changes do not adversely affect existing systems / functionality.

– Defect Reporting: Identify and report defects or issues using established defect tracking tools. Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure timely fixes based on priority and impact.

– Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing: Perform testing across various browsers and devices to ensure compatibility and a seamless user experience.

– Performance Testing: Evaluate website performance, including load times, responsiveness, and scalability, and provide recommendations for optimization as needed.

– Documentation: Maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports. This includes the creation of a Quality Control online reference library in Google Drive.

– Teamwork: Collaborate with various team members to ensure quality standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. Participate in project meetings, providing input and feedback from a Quality Assurance perspective.

– Professional Development: Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Your Skills
– Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing.
– Strong experience in manual testing of web and mobile applications.
– Proficient in creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
– Excellent understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
– Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications.
– Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
– Familiarity with problem tracking systems and test management tools.
– Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
– Experience working in a remote team environment

Ideally You Will Be Comfortable With …
– Agile development methodologies
– Databases and SQL queries
– Working with web and mobile automated testing tools

Qualifications
– Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Management skills
– Minimum 5 years quality assurance experience
– Bachelor’s degree in a related field
– Ability to work independently and remotely
– Experience in the lead generation industry is a plus

Home-Based Setup
– Have your own computer and fast Internet connection
– Have a dedicated location that is free of distractions
– Company will assist with enhancing your workstation environment (ergonomic chair, etc.)

Schedule: Monday to Friday US east coast – overnight Philippines time (9 PM – 5 AM or 10 PM to 6 AM)
Additional benefit: 13th month pay