Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: QA Test Engineer (Mexico)
Job Type: Onsite
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual testing, test case creation, integration/API validation, and a solid understanding of QA methodologies. The role requires both technical expertise and strong soft skills to ensure product quality, effective collaboration, and clear communication across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain test cases for web and mobile applications.
- Spot issues outside of given instructions and raise risks or gaps early.
- Conduct integration and API testing using Postman or similar tools.
- Validate data flow across upstream and downstream systems and set up realistic test data.
- Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing across platforms (web/mobile responsive).
- Document test results, bugs, and root causes with clarity, ensuring reproducibility.
- Log and track defects in JIRA/QTest and link them to relevant user stories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, product owners) to ensure high-quality releases.
- Apply testing methodologies and best practices for efficient and consistent QA cycles.
- Participate in sprint ceremonies, provide QA updates, and own the quality assurance process end-to-end.
- Support automation efforts where possible using Selenium or equivalent frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with bug quality metrics, testing velocity, and team quality standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills (Must Have)
- Strong hands-on experience in creating and executing test cases.
- Deep understanding of testing methodologies, QA best practices, and SDLC/STLC.
- Ability to perform integration testing and validate API/system interactions.
- Experience working with JIRA/QTest for defect management and test traceability.
- Strong knowledge of data validation and system information flow.
- Skilled in documenting issues, steps, and test processes for future references.
- Basic technical knowledge of element inspection, network monitoring, and other debugging tools.
- Knowledge of bug quality metrics and testing velocity KPIs.
Technical Skills (Nice to Have)
- Familiarity with Postman or equivalent API testing tools.
- Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium).
Soft Skills (Must Have)
- Critical Thinking: Ability to spot gaps in requirements and flag risks.
- Communication: Explain bugs clearly, escalate concerns, and provide updates in meetings.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with developers, product teams, and other stakeholders.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for the quality of deliverables, avoid assumptions, and seek clarity.
- Adaptability/Flexibility: Quickly learn business context, handle context switching, and support multiple applications.
- Clarity & Documentation: Clearly communicate processes, results, and issues.
Preferred Experience
- 2-5 years of QA testing experience in web and mobile applications.
- Experience in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
- Familiarity with healthcare, retail, or enterprise application testing (bonus).
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