Manual QA Engineer (Software)

About the role

Everstar is seeking a Manual QA Engineer to join their software team in a fully remote capacity. This position focuses on hands-on quality assurance for software products without reliance on automated testing frameworks or scripted test suites. The engineer will work independently and collaboratively to identify defects, verify functionality, and ensure the overall reliability of software releases across multiple product areas. The role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a distributed, remote work environment and takes ownership of quality outcomes. The position contributes directly to the stability and user satisfaction of Everstar software offerings. Candidates should expect to engage with a variety of software modules and feature sets throughout the testing lifecycle and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key facts

What you'll do

Execute manual test cases to validate software features and confirm they meet expected behavioral requirements

Identify, document, and track software defects through the established issue tracking and reporting workflow

Collaborate closely with development teams to reproduce reported bugs and clarify functional requirements

Review detailed software specifications and user stories to derive meaningful and comprehensive test scenarios

Perform thorough regression testing on existing features to catch any unintended side effects

Verify that all bug fixes and new releases consistently meet quality standards before deployment

Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback on the testability of new features

Create and maintain clear, concise test documentation for future reference, reuse, and team knowledge sharing

Communicate testing progress and results to project stakeholders on a regular and transparent basis

Explore edge cases and unexpected user interactions to uncover hidden defects that automated checks might miss

Coordinate with product managers and designers to understand feature intent and align testing priorities accordingly

Maintain a structured testing backlog and prioritize test activities based on release schedules and risk

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in manual software testing within a professional setting or organization over a meaningful and relevant period

Strong attention to detail and a methodical, disciplined approach to thorough quality assurance practices

Ability to work independently in a remote, full-time capacity with minimal supervision and self-direction

Familiarity with issue tracking and bug reporting workflows commonly used in professional software development

Effective written and verbal communication skills for productive cross-team collaboration and day-to-day coordination

Understanding of software development lifecycles and the important role of QA within those processes

Capacity to analyze requirements and translate them into clear, actionable, and well-defined testable conditions

Commitment to maintaining thorough, organized, and easily accessible test records and supporting documentation

Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and product domains as the team and products evolve

Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to ask clarifying questions when requirements are incomplete

Nice to have

Exposure to agile or iterative development methodologies in a collaborative team environment is highly beneficial

Experience working with remote or distributed teams across multiple time zones is a plus

Familiarity with basic command-line tools and fundamental version control concepts and everyday practices

Background in testing web-based or desktop software applications in a production-like or staging environment

Experience with exploratory testing techniques and the ability to think creatively about potential failure modes

Skills & tools

Proficiency in manual testing methodologies and structured test case design practices and techniques

Experience with bug tracking platforms for effective defect management and resolution

Knowledge of software testing fundamentals and widely recognized quality assurance standards

Ability to use collaboration and communication tools for productive remote work

Understanding of software documentation practices and version control systems for tracking changes

Familiarity with testing workflows and release validation processes in software delivery

Understanding of security testing basics and the importance of data privacy in software quality

Knowledge of test management platforms for organizing test cases, tracking execution, and reporting metrics

Practical notes

a full-time remote position with no requirement for regular office presence or daily commuting

The role is based at Everstar and operates within a distributed, geographically spread team structure

Candidates should be prepared to coordinate with team members across different time zones regularly

The hiring process and any application deadlines are managed directly by Everstar without third-party involvement

Everstar values clear communication and expects candidates to be proactive in raising quality concerns and sharing testing insights with the broader team

The position offers the flexibility of remote work while remaining closely connected to the Everstar team through regular virtual meetings and asynchronous communication

About the company

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