QA Engineer II

About us:

Ignite Visibility is an award-winning, technology-enabled digital marketing agency, recognized for our cutting-edge approach to product creation and performance marketing.

We’re a powerhouse of innovation, driven by a team of strategists, creators, and engineers who work remotely and thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment. Our mission is simple: deliver best-in-class results through bold thinking and strategic digital solutions that make a real impact.

Recently, Ignite Visibility has expanded through the strategic acquisition of Outliant, integrating their exceptional product and website development expertise into our collective.

While you may still see Outliant email addresses from hiring managers, please note that all positions are now part of Ignite Visibility. We continue to live by a culture that inspires excellence, values ingenuity, and empowers every team member to push boundaries and deliver seamless digital experiences.

Join Ignite Visibility, where visionary ideas lead to exceptional growth and impactful results!

About the role:

As a QA Engineer II, you'll be an advocate for quality, ensuring our products meet the highest standards. You'll utilize your understanding of testing methodologies to design, execute, and automate comprehensive test plans. You'll confidently navigate established testing routines and processes while taking initiative to tackle new challenges and navigate unforeseen issues.

Seniority Level: Mid Level

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities (90%)

• Test Planning and Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements, technical specifications, user needs, and risk assessments.

• Test Execution: Execute test cases with precision, combining manual and automated testing techniques to identify defects and ensure software functionality, reliability, and performance across all user journeys.

• Test Automation: Begin developing and maintaining basic automated test scripts, working under the guidance of experienced engineers to improve testing efficiency.

• Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues.

• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze test results to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations for preventing similar issues in the future.

• Regression Testing: Own and architect the regression testing process, ensuring existing features remain functional with new code changes. Implement strategies for efficient regression test execution and optimization.

• Defect Management: Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., ClickUp). Collaborate effectively with development teams to facilitate timely and efficient resolution, ensuring clear communication and traceability throughout the process.

• Communication Skills: Effectively report issues and collaborate with the development team.

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Documentation: Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in analyzing current testing processes and suggest improvements under supervision. Actively participate in and lead initiatives to improve the team's QA processes and practices.

• Performance and Security Testing: Lead or actively participate in performance and security testing activities. Conduct performance testing to assess software scalability and responsiveness under load. Collaborate with security specialists to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the software meets industry security standards.

• Test Environment Management: Manage and maintain complex test environments that closely mimic production conditions, ensuring realistic and reliable testing. Implement automation and optimization strategies for test environment provisioning and configuration.

• Team Collaboration and Mentorship: Support senior team members in monitoring project progress and quality, learning to identify and escalate critical issues. Lead knowledge sharing sessions and mentor junior QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. Develop training materials and contribute to the team's overall QA expertise.

Requirements:

• 3 to 4 years of experience as a QA Engineer

• Proven experience in software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Experience with and a good understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for test automation.

• Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot complex testing issues.

• Strong background in Web Application and API Testing.

• Performance testing (JMeter, Lighthouse, or similar).

• Basic understanding of UI/UX testing and UX principles.

• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

• Must be able to work in the EST timezone

Nice to have:

• Experience with industry-standard test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Appium, Playwright, Robot Framework etc.)

• Knowledge of using Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development (BDD).

• Familiarity with BrowserStack as a testing tool

• Experience with SQL, AWS, and quantitative data analysis (for reviewing features or backend optimizations using AWS or Snowflake)

• Conversion tracking (GTM, GA4)

• Experience with split testing and CRO/VWO tools

• Knowledge of SEO/SEM principles

• Compliance and Security testing experience, including Accessibility testing

• Familiarity with Selenium (JavaScript) and Playwright for automation frameworks

• Version control experience with Git

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Work wherever you choose.

• Paid Time Off

• Non-working holidays per country of residence.

• Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.

• Referral bonuses.

• Monthly internet stipend.

• Fun and casual work environment.

• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.

• We are a diverse, global team! 🌍

Important Notice

To ensure the legitimacy of job opportunities, we strongly recommend that you solely rely on positions posted here on our official website: outliant.com/careers.

All our current job openings require video interviews conducted in either or both synchronous (via Google Meet) and asynchronous (via HireFlix) formats. Kindly refrain from accepting offers that appear suspicious. For any inquiries or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected].

Please be assured that we are fully committed to maintaining integrity in our hiring process.