QA Engineer Manual & Automation

Job Description:
• QA Engineer
• Remote
• We are hiring a Manual QA Engineer to join us at the start of a critical platform transformation.
• This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating the functionality and accuracy of our web and mobile front-ends, as well as our report outputs (via web and Excel).
• The initial focus is manual testing — but with a strong emphasis on structure, repeatability, and preparing for future automation.
• You’ll be responsible for systematically building out a library of test cases and working closely with developers, product, and data teams to ensure we deliver high-quality outputs across a fast-evolving platform.
• As the platform matures, we intend to automate this test library — and you’ll have the opportunity to shape, own, and lead that transition if you’re ready for it.
• Key responsibilities
• Manually test web and mobile applications to validate functionality and catch regressions
• Validate structured data outputs in Excel and web-based reports
• Maintain a structured test library covering key user workflows and edge cases
• Identify or recommend tools that support repeatable, efficient manual testing
• Work with developers and product managers to understand requirements and test implications
• Record and track issues using Jira, and document test processes in Confluence or similar tools
• Participate in sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Help lay the foundation for future automation by ensuring tests are clear, repeatable and prioritised

Requirements:
• Approximately 5 years’ experience in QA/testing roles, preferably in start-ups and/or data-focused environments
• Strong manual testing skills across web and mobile applications
• Ability to verify data accuracy in structured reports (e.g. Excel outputs, dashboards)
• Experience writing and maintaining test cases or test documentation
• Comfortable working in Jira, Confluence or similar platforms
• Experience working cross-functionally with developers, product, and data teams
• Initiative and problem ownership — ability to work with limited direction and drive outcomes
• A structured, meticulous approach to testing and issue reporting
• Nice to haves
• Experience in transitioning from manual to automated testing
• Familiarity with QA test case management tools
• Exposure to test automation frameworks such as automated Android and Web UI testing
• Exposure to integration testing and pipelines
• Basic application debugging skills (we use React, Python and Java)
• Interest in or prior exposure to scientific or data-centric domains

Benefits: