Manual QA Engineer

$122,658 - $122,658/Yr

Cypress HCM - San Mateo, CA

Full-time

San Mateo, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Manual QA Engineer role is a contingent position focused on ensuring the quality of the company's Worksheets product. The engineer will work closely with the full-stack Worksheets Engineering Team to develop and execute manual test cases, validate SQL queries, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to enhance testing strategies. This position emphasizes a proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement in testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases for the Worksheets product, covering both basic and advanced use cases.
• Ensure accurate execution of SQL queries in Worksheets, validating outputs, performance, and error handling within different environments.
• Document defects, track resolutions, and provide detailed reports to the engineering team.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to understand requirements and develop effective testing strategies.
• Participate in cross-team meetings to stay aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Perform general QA duties and mentor team members in quality-focused activities.
• Use various techniques and skills to mitigate risks in the testing process.
• Promote quality as a shared responsibility within the team.
• Propose and implement more efficient testing procedures and suggest changes for project improvements.
• Work closely with Developers and PMs on the implementation of applications.

Requirements

• Experience in manual QA testing, including creating detailed test plans and test cases.
• Skilled at integrating with a team to understand complex workflows.
• Understanding of SQL, data workflows, and test automation fundamentals.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate testing needs.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in Snowflake, particularly with SQL worksheets.
• Experience with UI testing automation tools.
• Skilled in debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with TypeScript or Java.
• Familiarity with performance testing and load testing.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.

Benefits

• Compensation of up to $58.97/hr. (W2)