Software QA Engineer II

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Software QA Engineer assuring quality in clinical research software at CRIO. Focused on manual testing, defect management, and cross-functional collaboration with a growing QA team.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios with a strong focus on manual validation of complex features and workflows
  • Perform thorough manual testing, including functional, integration, and end-to-end validation across all stages of the SDLC (Dev, QA, UAT, Production)
  • Conduct in-depth exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and gaps not covered by predefined test cases
  • Own and execute manual regression test suites to ensure stability of existing functionality, with a focus on high-risk and business-critical areas
  • Possess knowledge to navigate data and backend processes using SQL queries, ensuring accurate data flow and system behavior
  • Perform manual API testing using tools such as Postman to validate request/response structures, error handling, and data consistency
  • Identify, document, and track defects with clear, detailed reproduction steps, severity/priority assessments, and expected vs. actual outcomes
  • Collaborate with developers to drive timely resolution
  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, refine acceptance criteria, and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs
  • Support release activities by executing pre-release, and post-deployment validation testing to ensure production readiness
  • Identify opportunities to enhance manual testing practices, test coverage, and QA processes
  • Contribute to documentation and mentor junior QA team members on testing techniques and best practices
  • Ensure all testing activities and documentation align with regulatory requirements, including data integrity, audit trails, and validation standards in clinical research software

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong emphasis on manual testing
  • Deep understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and manual testing best practices
  • Proven experience designing and executing detailed manual test cases and exploratory testing strategies
  • Hands-on experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
  • Strong SQL skills for backend and database validation
  • Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or similar
  • Familiarity with test automation concepts and collaboration with automation engineers (hands-on automation is a plus but not required)
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and participating in sprint ceremonies
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate defects, risks, and test results to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field

Benefits:

  • Work from anywhere
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k company match
  • Healthcare
  • Dental
  • Vision (Company Paid 100%)
  • Life insurance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Work From Home Expense Reimbursement