QA Test Engineer

Job Title: QA Test Engineer (Mexico)

Job Type: Onsite

Location: Guadalajara Mexico

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual testing test case creation integration/API validation and a solid understanding of QA methodologies. The role requires both technical expertise and strong soft skills to ensure product quality effective collaboration and clear communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop execute and maintain test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Spot issues outside of given instructions and raise risks or gaps early.
• Conduct integration and API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Validate data flow across upstream and downstream systems and set up realistic test data.
• Perform functional regression and exploratory testing across platforms (web/mobile responsive).
• Document test results bugs and root causes with clarity ensuring reproducibility.
• Log and track defects in JIRA/QTest and link them to relevant user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers business analysts product owners) to ensure high-quality releases.
• Apply testing methodologies and best practices for efficient and consistent QA cycles.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies provide QA updates and own the quality assurance process end-to-end.
• Support automation efforts where possible using Selenium or equivalent frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with bug quality metrics testing velocity and team quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Strong hands-on experience in creating and executing test cases.
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies QA best practices and SDLC/STLC.
• Ability to perform integration testing and validate API/system interactions.
• Experience working with JIRA/QTest for defect management and test traceability.
• Strong knowledge of data validation and system information flow.
• Skilled in documenting issues steps and test processes for future references.
• Basic technical knowledge of element inspection network monitoring and other debugging tools.
• Knowledge of bug quality metrics and testing velocity KPIs.

Technical Skills (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with Postman or equivalent API testing tools.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g. Selenium).

Soft Skills (Must Have)

• Critical Thinking: Ability to spot gaps in requirements and flag risks.
• Communication: Explain bugs clearly escalate concerns and provide updates in meetings.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with developers product teams and other stakeholders.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for the quality of deliverables avoid assumptions and seek clarity.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Quickly learn business context handle context switching and support multiple applications.
• Clarity & Documentation: Clearly communicate processes results and issues.

Preferred Experience

• 25 years of QA testing experience in web and mobile applications.
• Experience in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Familiarity with healthcare retail or enterprise application testing (bonus).