Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing

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Project Description:

- Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing.

- Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system

- Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability.

- Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction.

- Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence in Kraków. Open only to candidates based in Kraków.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

A. Manual Testing & Component Validation

- Execute manual, component-level test cases.

- Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.

- Perform:

*Regression testing

*Exploratory testing

*Ad hoc testing

- Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior)

- Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.

- Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing.

B. Test Design & Documentation

- Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage.

- Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases.

- Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence.

- Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals.

C. Defect Tracking & Collaboration

- Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.

- Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components.

- Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.

D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities

- Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands).

- Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting).

- Operate in Linux or macOS environments.

- Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup.

E. Automation Collaboration (Optional)

- Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories.

- Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results.

Mandatory Skills Description:

A.Required:

1. Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.

2. Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.

3. Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH.

4. Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools

5. Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.

6. Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).

7.Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.

8. Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).

9. Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

B Soft Skills

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset.

2. Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components.

3. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

4. Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

- Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation..

- Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components.

- Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective.

Languages:

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Polish: B2 Upper Intermediate