Role Information:Job Title: QA Engineer- Costa RicaWork Location: Fully remote position, home officeEmployment Type: Full-timeEmployment Status: Exempt, salariedVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.Must reside in Costa RicaAlignment with Corporate Values:All Cutsforth employees are expected to perform their work in a manner that exhibits understanding and adherence to the Company Mission and Core Attributes of Cutsforth Employees. Employees in management roles must exhibit continual improvement along Cutsforth’s Leadership Traits. Further, each employee must read and adhere to corporate policies and safety protocols.Learn more about Cutsforth here: Cutsforth.com/AboutRead our Mission & Values here: Cutsforth.com/ValuesCompensation:$3,000 USD/monthRole Overview:The QA Engineer, analyzes, and runs tests on new or modified software to ensure it meets user requirements, adheres to guidelines, maintains quality standards, and is free of defects. They will perform manual tests, develop and manage automated tests, detect and report problems, and document test results.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough testing of software for bugs, defects, and other issues using both manual and automated methods.Develop and implement detailed test plans and procedures to ensure comprehensive test coverage.Identify, document, and report defects and monitor their resolution to ensure they are addressed properly.Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and address issues collaboratively.Provide feedback on software usability and functionality.Write and maintain automated tests using tools like Playwright or others.Create and maintain thorough test documentation, design specifications, and test reports to support ongoing development and testing efforts.Required Qualifications:2-5 years in QA or software developmentProficiency in software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.Familiarity with bug tracking and version control systems.Extraordinary attention to detail.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related field.Experience with Playwright test automation software.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Other Qualifications:Successfully pass background check for cybersecurity access requirements.Cybersecurity Role Expectations:Candidate will be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity and those relevant to the functions of their role.Candidate is expected to maintain a cybersecure work environment.Physical Requirements:Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.Must be able to use hands to type, handle products, parts, objects, and tools and navigate computer keyboard and machine controls.Must be able to view computer screen for extended periods of time.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.Alignment with Corporate ValuesAll Cutsforth employees are expected to perform their work in a manner that exhibits understanding and adherence to the Company Mission and Core Attributes of Cutsforth Employees. Employees in management roles must exhibit continual improvement along Cutsforth’s Leadership Traits. Further, each employee must read and adhere to corporate policies and safety protocols.Learn more about Cutsforth here:
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Cutsforth.com/ValuesEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:Cutsforth will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Cutsforth will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Cutsforth agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.For Cutsforth's full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, click here:
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