Manual QA Engineer, Distributed Systems

QA Analyst, Backend/Distributed Systems

Location: Remote (EST Hours, U.S.-based only)

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive manual testing across frontend UI, backend integrations, APIs, and complex operational workflows
• Create and execute detailed test plans and test cases validating end-to-end system behavior across integrated applications
• Test high-volume, data-intensive systems with a focus on workflow accuracy, reliability, and business-critical functionality
• Validate backend services, database interactions, and API responses across distributed systems and integrations
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operational stakeholders to identify defects and ensure delivery quality
• Participate in defect tracking, regression testing, feature validation, and overall QA process improvement initiatives
• Advocate for quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of manual QA experience across both frontend and backend systems
• Strong experience with test case management, test execution, and defect/bug tracking processes
• Hands-on experience testing complex software environments involving integrated workflows, data movement, and multi-system interactions
• Strong proficiency with UI testing, API testing, and database validation using SQL
• Experience testing REST or SOAP APIs using tools such as Postman or similar platforms
• Solid understanding of SDLC processes and Agile development methodologies
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail

Compensation

• Base Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + $5,000 Annual Bonus + Full Comprehensive Benefits (Free Healthcare Insurance Premiums for singles and dependents)
• 100% Fully Remote Opportunity, candidate must be located in the 50 US states and not require visa transfer/sponsorship

Additional Information

• Role is 100% remote, but candidates must be based in the U.S. and available to work Eastern Time (EST) business hours
• Candidates should be comfortable working in highly collaborative, camera-on team environments
• Must demonstrate strong ownership of software quality and proactive engagement throughout delivery cycles
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, and live in the united states --- no visa sponsorship available

For more information or to apply, contact Andrew Gallagher at [email protected]