Contractor Product Quality Assurance Specialist

Wattpad is hiring a remote Contractor Product Quality Assurance Specialist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA/Canada based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Wattpad

Job Title

Product Quality Assurance Specialist

Posted

Career Level

Contractor

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

USA/Canada

Job Details

The Product QA Specialist is a vital member of our Product Delivery team, responsible for upholding the highest quality of our product. This role entails:

Identifying and documenting both functional and non-functional quality requirements

Creating and executing comprehensive testing strategies

Automating regression tests

Reporting and tracking defects

Implementing automated regression plans for periodic releases

Implementing Localization and analytics testing


The expertise of the Product QA Specialist is essential to ensuring that our product features and updates adhere to the highest standards of quality and performance.

What you’ll be doing:

Implement automated regression Plans: Identify and build regression plans for periodic releases from a product perspective, ensuring thorough testing of all features and updates.

Identify Product Quality Requirements: Work closely with the Product Management team to identify and document functional (User authentication, content uploading, search functionality, and user interaction features) and non-functional (Dashboards, data reports, performance metrics, usability) product quality requirements. 

Design Test Strategy and Plan: Develop comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans to ensure all product features meet the highest quality standards.

Execute Test Plan: Conduct manual and automated testing to identify and resolve product defects.

Automate Regression Tests: Develop and maintain automated regression tests to ensure ongoing product quality.

Mentor Product Quality team members: Provide guidance and training to product quality team members to improve their understanding of product quality requirements and testing methodologies.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with developers, designers, technical project managers and product managers to ensure alignment on quality objectives and seamless integration of new features and updates.

Report and Track Defects: Document and track defects, providing detailed reports and working with the development team to ensure timely resolution.

Analyze Test Results: Review and analyze test results to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for improvement.

Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Optimize Testing Practices: Drive continuous improvements in testing methods, tools, and techniques to augment product quality and streamline team productivity

What we're looking for:

A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in a quality assurance role, preferably within a project-based environment.

Proven ability to develop and execute quality assurance plans.

Experience with industry-standard test automation tools, frameworks and various testing methodologies and techniques. 

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation

Experience in mobile application testing

Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)

Experience with security testing tools and methodologies

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Knowledge of UX/UI principles and usability testing

Experience with work management tools like JIRA

Experience with bug tracking and test management tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice to have:

Relevant certifications, such as below are considered an asset

ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level or Advanced Level)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other Agile certifications

Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)

Certified Software Tester (CSTE)

Familiarity with the Entertainment and Tech sector is beneficial.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, computer science, or business administration, is preferred.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Contractor Product Quality Assurance Specialist at Wattpad is 24th of November 2024 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ USA/Canada ] applicants. .

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