[Remote] Software Test Engineer (QA Engineer)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OVA.Work is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Software Test Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of web, mobile, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to ensure software meets business and technical requirements.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze business requirements and technical specificationsCreate and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scriptsPerform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and system testingIdentify, document, and track software defects using defect management toolsVerify bug fixes and perform re-testingCollaborate with developers, product managers, and business analystsExecute API testing using tools such as Postman or SwaggerPerform database validation using SQL queriesParticipate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectivesPrepare test execution reports and quality metricsSupport User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Ensure software releases meet quality standards before deploymentSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field2+ years of experience in Software Testing or Quality AssuranceStrong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Manual TestingFunctional TestingRegression TestingSmoke TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingDatabase TestingDefect Tracking and ReportingTest Case DesignAgile/Scrum MethodologySQL QueriesRoot Cause AnalysisExperience with Automation TestingKnowledge of Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation toolsExperience testing web services, REST APIs, and microservicesISTQB Certification is a plusJiraAzure DevOpsPostmanSwaggerSeleniumPlaywrightTestRailSQL ServerMySQLGitBenefitsCompetitive SalaryHealth InsurancePaid Time OffLearning and Development OpportunitiesCertification SupportCareer Growth OpportunitiesOffice-based, Hybrid, or Remote work environmentCompany OverviewOVA is the most advanced Automated, Intelligent, intuitive On-boarding platform for Staffing Firms of all sizes. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ova.work/.