[Remote] QA Engineer (Manual + Automation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Embrace Software Inc is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong experience in both manual and automation testing for modern web-based SaaS applications. The role involves ensuring high product quality through meticulous test planning, execution, and validation across frontend, backend, and integration layers. Responsibilities • Design and maintain test cases covering end-to-end SaaS workflows, APIs, and integrations. • Perform manual regression, functional, and smoke testing for every release cycle. • Validate API responses, data consistency, and user flows against acceptance criteria. • Develop and maintain basic automation scripts using Cypress for UI and PyTest for API testing. • Contribute to the automation test suite and CI/CD integration for faster regression coverage. • Verify Docker builds, application containers, and tenant URLs after deployments. • Validate test environments within AWS, ensuring application availability and stability post-deployment. • Maintain test evidence, logs, and release sign-off documentation for audit and traceability. • Track, log, and retest defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, or similar). • Communicate clearly with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure timely resolution of issues. Skills • 3+ years of experience in QA testing for web-based applications (SaaS preferred). • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and smoke testing. • Hands-on experience with API testing tools: Postman, Swagger, or equivalent. • Hands-on experience with automation tools: Cypress (UI), PyTest or Selenium (API/UI). • Familiarity with AWS environment validation and basic SQL queries for data verification. • Excellent defect tracking, documentation, and communication skills. • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution. • Understanding of containerized applications (Docker) and multi-tenant SaaS systems. • Exposure to performance testing or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust). • Ability to collaborate effectively in Agile / Scrum environments. Benefits • Competitive salary commensurate with experience. • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. • Experience collaborating with a diverse, global team within a remote work setting. Company Overview • Embrace acquires and invests in niche software that provides industry-specific solutions. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job