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Freelance QA Test Lead (Functional and analytics testing)

Testlio

Testlio

Software Engineering, Data Science, Quality Assurance
Remote
Posted on Dec 12, 2024

Location: Remote in AMER

About the job

Testlio is a leading quality management company. Its unique approach combines humans and machines to help digital innovators assure quality products at scale. On 600K+ real devices. In 100+ languages. With 800+ payment methods. The company is 100% remote, with people in 150+ countries. It is female-founded; 46% of full-time people are women. Clients include Amazon, athenahealth, Match Group, Microsoft, the NBA, Netflix, PayPal, SAP, Uber, Wayfair, and many more. To learn more, visit www.testlio.com.

This role is for Freelance Test Lead with great English speaking and writing skills, familiar with Charles Proxy and API testing experience. We’re looking for someone passionate about Software Testing, resourceful, who enjoys a remote team setting, and proactive in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Requirements Summary

  • Project Focus: You will be a Freelance Test Lead for one of our engagements. You will need to be a quick learner as you will be in charge of testing setup and execution, analytics, and tracking validation with this client.
  • Location: This is a fully remote role for anyone based in the Americas.
  • Schedule: Variable depending on the client’s requests, but between the usual AMER hours.
  • Type of testing: Functional/Analytics/AdOps
  • Must-have devices: Mobile Device (iOS or Android), MacBook or Windows Laptop. Bonus if you own a tvOS, Android/Fire TV, Smart TV (Samsung Tizen, Vizio Smartcast, LG WebOS) or Chromecast Receiver

What You Need To Succeed

Technical Skills

  • Proven experience (2+ years) as a Software Tester or similar role, with a strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
  • Knowledge and experience with Charles Proxy
  • Knowledge and experience with API Testing
  • Proficiency in identifying and documenting software bugs and issues.
  • Experience with these primary testing categories: functional, regression, and analytics testing.
  • Ability to solve basic technical tasks required during testing – such as test data generation, log capturing and basic analysis, working with browser developer tools, network logs analyzers, etc.

Human Skills

  • Curiosity and genuine interest in the field of software testing.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Drive to learn quickly and continuously expand knowledge.
  • Comfortable with a frequently changing environment and able to adapt quickly.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Fluid English writing and speaking skills, proactive self-starter with strong time management abilities.
  • Ability to create and document your work and processes and provide reports.
  • Be a good team player, socially open-minded, empathetic, and considerate of cultural differences.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Execute smoke, scripted, and exploratory test cases on mobile, web, and desktop platforms.
  • Reproduce issues found during testing.
  • Document and report test results, including bugs and potential risks.
  • Communicate findings to the development team and stakeholders.
  • Conduct functional, analytics, and regression testing to ensure software applications meet quality standards
  • Configure and prepare test environments per instructions provided by the client.
  • Design and optimize appropriate test data.
  • Provide clear feedback about outdated, incomplete, or inefficient test cases.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that software products are delivered on time and meet customer expectations.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in software testing methodologies and tools.

Candidate Consideration Process

We do our best to bring on individuals who will be excited about their role and have the potential for a great future with Testlio. Since we are 100% distributed, we give you the chance to meet with multiple people throughout the organization to give you an idea of who you would be working with and what the role expectations will be.

  • Registration into the platform
  • Send your resume for evaluation
  • Go through an initial interview
  • Go through the Functional Regression Testing Certificate
  • Pass the Test Lead Course
  • Completing the onboarding process to the Workspace

Diversity and Inclusion

Testlio is an equal-opportunity employer deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are female-founded and 46% of our team identifies as women. See the DEI section of our website for more information.