QA Engineer

Gaming? Check. Esports? Check. Hardware? Check. Software? Check. We could go on and on.  The point is we've been helping gamers get better since 2001.  In fact, Esports pros have won more money using SteelSeries products than any other brand and we're just getting started. Esports and Gaming are multi-billion-dollar industries, and we're going to continue supporting them through innovative gear and software gamers need and love.  We believe in being true to the gaming community, which means being true to ourselves. We create products that help the best of the best be better, and products that help the not-so-good feel not-so-bad.  Most of us are gamers, but you don't have to be, we promise!  Just don't be surprised if you become one within a few weeks of starting! 

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure application functionality, usability, and performance meet the intended design specifications.
• Manually test web applications to identify bugs and verify fixes, focusing on both back-end logic and front-end usability.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to understand requirements and ensure that all technical specifications are met.
• Participate in the design and review of new features, providing input on potential issues and testability.
• Enhance existing QA processes and integrate automated testing tools and methods to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Maintain documentation of test results, and manage the tracking and resolution of bugs.
• Advocate for high-quality software development practices across the team, contributing to discussions on improvements and innovations.
• Prepare test cases and scenarios for automated testing tools, as needed, to support continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Being responsible for delivering high quality features to our users

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a QA Engineer or Software Tester.
• Proficient in various testing techniques and types, including functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Strong knowledge in planning and writing Test Cases
• Familiarity with databases, SQL, RESTful APIs, and debugging practices.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Experience with bug tracking tools and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with test automation
• Understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English, capable of working collaboratively in a fully remote team environment.
• Interest or background in gaming

Nice to have skills:

• Experience with automation testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress or Playwright.
• Familiarity with server-side programming (preferably PHP).
• ISTQB certification or similar qualifications.

WITHIN 1 MONTH YOU WILL:

• Onboarding and Familiarization:
  • Complete onboarding processes and training sessions to understand the company's products, especially those related to aim training
  • Acclimate to the team dynamics, communication tools, and project management workflows.
• Initial Testing Responsibilities:
  • Begin writing and executing test cases for existing features to understand the current state of application functionality.
  • Collaborate with product managers/owners and developers to review and understand the requirements of ongoing projects.
• Bug Tracking and Documentation:
  • Familiarize yourself with the bug tracking tools used by the company, and start logging any identified issues.
  • Start maintaining detailed documentation of test results and bug reports.
• Immediate Contributions:
  • Start contributing to manual testing efforts, focusing on both back-end logic and front-end usability.
  • Provide initial feedback on QA processes and suggest minor improvements based on your early observations.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS YOU WILL:

• Enhanced Testing Involvement:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new features and enhancements.
  • Start participating actively in the design and review of new features, providing input on potential issues and testability from the QA perspective.
• Automation Integration:
  • Begin integrating automated testing tools and methods to improve the efficiency and coverage of testing processes.
• Process Improvement:
  • Enhance existing QA processes by identifying gaps and implementing best practices in testing and bug tracking.
  • Take a more active role in advocating for high-quality software development practices within the team.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Establish strong communication channels with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely issue resolution.
  • Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to discussions on feature development and process improvements.

WITHIN 9 MONTHS YOU WILL:

• Leadership:
  • Lead the QA efforts for major releases and projects, ensuring that all aspects of testing are covered and quality standards are met.
• Strategic Contributions:
  • Contribute to the long-term QA strategy, including the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to keep the QA processes at the forefront of industry standards.
  • Take a proactive role in identifying and resolving complex issues, ensuring that the highest level of quality is maintained across all products.
• Product Impact:
  • Be responsible for delivering high-quality features to users, ensuring that all products meet the intended design specifications and performance criteria.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of released features, using data to inform future testing and development efforts.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Continuously refine and improve the QA processes based on feedback, retrospectives, and industry trends.

FUN STUFF

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits
• Free gear and games

Location: Brain Embassy, Warsaw