Remote Quality Assurance Tester Jobs in Fort Lee borough, New Jersey

• *Job Title:** Remote Remote Quality Assurance Tester • *Location:** Remote — based in Fort Lee borough, New Jersey --- About the Role We are seeking a meticulous, self‑driven Remote Quality Assurance Tester to join our fast‑growing product team. In this role you will be the gatekeeper of quality for our SaaS platform, ensuring every release meets the high‑performance standards our customers in Fort Lee borough and across New Jersey expect. You will partner closely with product managers, developers, and UX designers to define test strategies, execute both manual and automated test suites, and surface actionable insights that shape product roadmaps. This position reports directly to the Lead QA Engineer and will be a key voice on our daily stand‑ups, sprint retrospectives, and quarterly release planning meetings. Your work will directly impact user satisfaction, reduce defect leakage, and accelerate time‑to‑market for new features that empower businesses throughout Fort Lee borough, New Jersey and beyond. --- Key Responsibilities - **Design and maintain** end‑to‑end test plans for 2–3 major releases per quarter, covering functional, regression, performance, and security scenarios. - **Execute manual test cases** using **TestRail** and document results in **Jira**, achieving a defect detection rate of at least 85% before code reaches production. - **Develop and expand automation frameworks** with **Selenium WebDriver**, **Cypress**, and **Postman** for API testing, aiming to increase automated coverage from 60% to 80% within the first six months. - **Collaborate with developers** via **GitHub** pull‑request reviews to validate testability, suggest improvements, and verify that acceptance criteria are met. - **Run cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility checks** using **BrowserStack**, ensuring a seamless experience for users on desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms across Fort Lee borough and the wider New Jersey market. - **Monitor CI/CD pipelines** in **Jenkins**, integrating automated test suites to provide rapid feedback and maintain a mean‑time‑to‑detect (MTTD) of under 12 hours for critical bugs. - **Produce clear, concise defect reports** and **risk assessments**, presenting findings to product owners and engineers during our 85%‑async meeting cadence. - **Participate in sprint ceremonies** (planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives) on a schedule aligned with the **Pacific Time** zone, while accommodating flexible core hours to support collaboration with teams in Fort Lee borough and other US regions. - **Mentor junior QA analysts**, sharing best practices on test case creation, data‑driven testing, and exploratory testing techniques. - **Continuously improve QA processes** by introducing new tools, metrics, or standards—such as shifting from waterfall test documentation to agile‑friendly, living documentation in **Confluence**. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field **or** 3–5 years of equivalent hands‑on QA experience. - Proven experience as a **software tester**, **QA analyst**, **test engineer**, or **quality engineer** in a SaaS environment. - Strong proficiency with **Selenium**, **Cypress**, **Jira**, **TestRail**, **GitHub**, **Jenkins**, and **Postman**. - Demonstrated ability to write and maintain automated test scripts in **JavaScript** or **Python** (minimum 2 years). - Hands‑on experience with **continuous integration** pipelines and **CI/CD** tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI). - Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., **LoadRunner**, **k6**) and basic SQL for data validation. - Excellent analytical skills with a track record of reducing defect leakage by at least 20% in prior roles. - Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders in Fort Lee borough and throughout New Jersey. --- Preferred Qualifications - ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL) or higher. - Experience with mobile testing frameworks such as **Appium** or **Espresso**. - Background in the fintech or healthcare domains, understanding regulatory compliance (PCI‑DSS, HIPAA) relevant to users in Fort Lee borough. - Leadership experience managing small QA teams or coordinating cross‑functional test efforts. - Knowledge of **Shift‑Left testing** practices and early‑stage quality metrics. - Exposure to cloud‑based testing environments (AWS Device Farm, Azure DevTest Labs). --- Compensation & Benefits - **Salary:** $95,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and proven expertise. - **Health & Wellness:** Medical, dental, vision, and HSA contributions; **mental‑health stipend** of $300 per quarter. - **Retirement:** 401(k) with company match up to 5% of salary. - **Paid Time Off:** 20 vacation days + 10 company holidays; **floating holiday** for personal observances. - **Remote Work Stipends:** $150/month for home‑office equipment, plus a one‑time $2,500 setup allowance for high‑speed internet and ergonomic furniture (available to employees residing in New Jersey). - **Learning & Development:** $2,000 annual education budget, access to Pluralsight, Coursera, and internal mentorship programs. - **Additional Perks:** Company‑wide quarterly “Innovation Days”, wellness challenges, and a subscription to a premium productivity suite. --- Work Setup - **Time Zones:** Primarily aligned with **Pacific Time (PT)**, but we accommodate flexible core hours between 9 am–4 pm PT to enable collaboration with teams in Fort Lee borough and the broader New Jersey region. - **Meeting Cadence:** Daily 15‑minute stand‑ups (85% async, 15% live video), weekly sprint planning (1 hour), bi‑weekly demo/review (1 hour), and monthly all‑hands (90 minutes). - **Equipment:** Reliable high‑speed broadband (minimum 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload), dual monitors, webcam, and a noise‑cancelling headset. We provide a company‑issued laptop (MacBook Pro or Dell XPS) and a secondary monitor if needed. - **Collaboration Platforms:** Slack (for async communication), Zoom (for video calls), Confluence (knowledge base), Jira (issue tracking), and Microsoft Teams (for occasional cross‑org meetings). - **Security:** MFA‑enabled VPN access to internal environments; compliance with company security policies for remote work. --- Growth - **Career Path:** Within 12–18 months you can progress from QA Tester to **Senior QA Engineer**, then to **QA Lead** or **Test Automation Architect** based on performance and interest. - **Performance Cycles:** Quarterly OKR reviews paired with semi‑annual performance evaluations to set measurable goals and identify promotion opportunities. - **Mentorship:** Pairing with a senior QA mentor for the first 90 days, followed by quarterly mentorship check‑ins to refine skillsets such as test automation strategy and domain knowledge. - **Learning Budget:** $2,000 per year for certifications, conferences (e.g., STARWEST, SeleniumConf), or online courses related to quality assurance, DevOps, or product knowledge. - **Professional Community:** Access to internal QA Guilds, cross‑functional “Tech Talks”, and sponsorship for speaking engagements at industry events. --- How to Apply Please submit the following to our recruiting portal: 1. **Updated resume** highlighting relevant QA experience, tools, and measurable outcomes. 2. **Portfolio or GitHub link** showcasing automated test scripts, frameworks, or case studies (optional but strongly encouraged). 3. A brief **cover letter** (150–300 words) explaining why you are excited to contribute to our team in Fort Lee borough, New Jersey and how your background aligns with the role. • *Application Timeline:** - **Resume review:** within 5 business days of submission. - **First interview:** a 30‑minute recruiter screen (phone/Zoom). - **Technical interview:** 90‑minute live coding/automation exercise plus a discussion of past projects. - **Team interview:** 60‑minute virtual meeting with the Lead QA Engineer and Product Manager. - **Final interview:** 30‑minute conversation with the Director of Engineering. We aim to complete the interview process within three weeks of receiving your application and will keep you informed at every step. • We are an equal opportunity employer. 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