QA Manager

QA Engineer – Manual Testing

Location: Nearshore (Ecuador/Colombia), Remote / Offshore (India), Remote

Experience: 6-8 Years

Algoworks

www.algoworks.com

About the company

Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices across the United States, Europe, South America and India. We bring together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers and operators united by rigor, accountability and a commitment to delivering measurable results.

For over 20 years, Algoworks has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia to define, build and run technology that drives meaningful business outcomes. Our work combines human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-powered capabilities to solve complex challenges with clarity and precision. Innovation, particularly in the responsible application of AI, is embedded in how teams approach problem-solving and continuous improvement.

At Algoworks, growth is continuous and closely tied to impact. Teams collaborate across geographies and disciplines, strengthening outcomes through shared insight and collective expertise. The culture values transparency, open dialogue and an environment where every voice is heard and contribution is recognized.

Through collaboration, accountability and a focus on results, Algoworks operates at the intersection of technology and people, building not only advanced systems but strong global teams that elevate performance and create lasting impact.

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Role overview

We are seeking a QA Engineer with strong manual testing experience to validate enterprise applications across functional, integration and regression scenarios.

You will work closely with product, engineering and business teams to ensure releases are stable, traceable and ready for production use.

Key responsibilities:

1.Test planning and execution

• Create and execute test cases based on requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Perform functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing across application workflows.
• Validate UI, API and data-driven scenarios with clear evidence and defect documentation.

2.Defect management

• Log, triage, retest and track defects through closure.
• Work with developers and business stakeholders to clarify expected behavior and edge cases.
• Maintain test execution status, defect metrics and release readiness inputs.

3.Collaboration and quality

• Participate in sprint planning, daily reviews, demos and release checkpoints.
• Support UAT preparation and provide clear test summaries for stakeholders.

Required technical skills and competencies:

• 6+ years of QA experience with strong manual testing background.
• Strong understanding of STLC, test case design, defect lifecycle and regression planning.
• Experience testing web applications, APIs and data-driven workflows.
• Ability to understand requirements and convert them into testable scenarios.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Must have skills:

• Strong manual testing and regression testing experience.
• Ability to write clear test cases and defect reports.
• Experience validating enterprise web applications.
• Comfortable working with distributed Agile teams.

Good to have skills:

• Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman or similar.
• Basic SQL knowledge for data validation.
• Experience with Agile delivery, Jira/Azure DevOps and test management tools.
• Exposure to accessibility, security or performance testing concepts.

Desired attributes:

• Strong ownership mindset and engineering discipline.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Passion for continuous improvement, clean code and delivery excellence.

Interview Process

2-3 rounds of discussion.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our web and mobile applications. You will work closely with product and development teams to identify issues, improve processes, and deliver a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Understand project requirements and develop detailed test plans and test cases

Perform manual testing on web and mobile applications

Identify, report, and track bugs using tools such as Click Up

Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing

Collaborate closely with developers to investigate and resolve defects

Validate fixes and perform re-testing to ensure issues are resolved

Participate in requirement reviews and provide actionable feedback

Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, and defects

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance

Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes

Experience in manual testing of web and/or mobile applications

Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Click Up, Jira, etc.)

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Understand product requirements and translate them into effective test cases.

Perform manual functional, regression, UI, and integration testing.

Conduct thorough API testing using tools like Postman or Swagger.

Perform database validation using SQL queries to verify data integrity.

Create, manage, and execute detailed test plans and test cases.

Log and track defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

Collaborate closely with the development and product teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes

MCS is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented QA Lead to join our team. As a Quality Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in our products or services. Your primary responsibility will be to assess and evaluate processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance quality across all aspects of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, procedures, and methodologies to ensure consistency and excellence in our products, services, or processes.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and audits of products, services, or processes to identify deviations, defects, or areas of improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of quality assessments, findings, and recommendations.
• Create and update quality documentation, including standard operating procedures.
• Investigate the root causes of quality issues and collaborate with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide guidance and training to teams and employees on quality standards, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Establish feedback mechanisms and channels for employees and customers to report quality-related concerns or suggestions for improvement.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on quality performance, highlighting areas of success and areas requiring attention.
• Ensure that our processes and products adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field (Quality Management, Business, Engineering, etc.)
• 5+ years experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in a similar industry.
• Prior Experience in a Lead role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, ISO standards).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to precision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with quality management software and tools.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to drive positive change, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's quality standards and contribute to our ongoing success. Apply today to be a part of our quality-driven team!

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of 5+ years working as a Quality Assurance Analyst
• Experience with test management tools such as Quality Centre, JIRA, ADO.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Selenium
• Knowledge of Non-Functional testing - Accessibility, Performance
• Educated to degree level, ideally in Computer Science
• ISEB certification in Testing (intermediate level) is advantageous
• Experience in participating in process change is advantageous
• Experience testing commercial websites in a creative and/or agency environment is advantageous
• Experience testing native iOS and Android applications is advantageous

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• 5+ years’ industry experience.
• Analytic and positive mindset with a personable and professional approach.
• Sharp attention to detail and a passion for new technology.
• Professional written and verbal communication.

Functional: Manual Functional Testing of Web and Mobile Applications, Writing Test Cases, Regression Testing, Data Verification, GIT & JIRA, Basic Automation Testing,
Testing feeds - Understanding of JSON and XML structures, Testing tools like Postman, Swagger & Charles Proxy, Browser Development Tools,GIT & JIRA.

Position description: 2+ years of hands on experience in testing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To work closely with software developers and product planners to understand more about what the product is for, its key features and the intended audience
• Required to carry out a mix of key functional and non-functional tests such as Sanity, Regression, Load, Security and Deployment
• Required to plan test cases in consultation with the stake holders
• Required to document all bugs and findings of these tests and ensuring they are addressed

Required Skills:

Mandatory: Passionate about sports, Problem solving, Team player, Target & Result oriented.

• Develop and execute both manual test scripts/cases based on analyzed requirements for the Hematology Medical Device.
• Investigates software, hardware, system problems and determines root causes for failures.
• Report and track the defects to closure, support for defect investigation, validate defect fixes and analyze the impact of fixes.
• Be involved in test lab management and improvement of test process activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or other relevant degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Work Experience Requirements: 6 or more years of experience in developing software system test designs and procedures.
• Experience in testing of software systems, preferably related to medical instrumentation
• Able to evaluate system specifications and requirements for completeness and testability
• Able to generate test designs and procedures from specifications and use cases, using industry-standard test design techniques, with minimal guidance
• Good understanding of software testing methodologies
• Experience with Requirements Management and Traceability
• Experience with Automated Software Testing is a plus
• Able to Document specifications, and or test documentation
• Able to execute test procedures manually, with minimal guidance
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to interface with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in IVD instrumentation, such as clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, molecular, microbiology, or flow cytometry systems, a plus.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of software development processes for a regulated environment (ISO9000/FDA) is a plus